How to pronounce railhead
Say it like RAYL-hed. Railhead has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAYL).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce railhead. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- RAYL
- hed
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Railhead pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAYLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- hedKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of railhead
American and British speakers say railhead in essentially the same way: /ˈreɪlhɛd/ in the US and /ˈreɪlhɛd/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAYL-hed.
What does railhead mean?
- A point on a railway system where goods (or passengers) are loaded, unloaded or transferred to other transport.
- The furthest point on a railroad/railway under construction to which rails have been laid.
- The top surface (head) of a rail.
Where does railhead come from?
From rail + head.
Questions about saying railhead
How do you pronounce railhead?
Say RAYL-hed. The American pronunciation is /ˈreɪlhɛd/. In British English it is /ˈreɪlhɛd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in railhead?
Railhead has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAYL). Broken into parts: RAYL · hed.
Do Americans and Brits say railhead the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈreɪlhɛd/ and the British form is /ˈreɪlhɛd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.