How to pronounce pithead
Say it like pit-HED. Pithead has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HED).
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- pit
- HED
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pithead pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pitKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- HEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of pithead
American and British speakers say pithead in essentially the same way: /pɪtˈhɛd/ in the US and /pɪtˈhɛd/ in the UK.
British respelling: pit-HED.
What does pithead mean?
- The area around the top of the mineshaft of a coal mine.
- A hoverfly of the genus Pipiza.
Where does pithead come from?
From pit + head.
Words that rhyme with pithead
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pithead.
Questions about saying pithead
How do you pronounce pithead?
Say pit-HED. The American pronunciation is /pɪtˈhɛd/. In British English it is /pɪtˈhɛd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pithead?
Pithead has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HED). Broken into parts: pit · HED.
Do Americans and Brits say pithead the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pɪtˈhɛd/ and the British form is /pɪtˈhɛd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.