How to pronounce saphead
Say it like SAP-hed. Saphead has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAP).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce saphead. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- SAP
- hed
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Saphead pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- hedKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of saphead
American and British speakers say saphead in essentially the same way: /ˈsæphɛd/ in the US and /ˈsæphɛd/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAP-hed.
What does saphead mean?
- A simpleton, a stupid person.
Where does saphead come from?
From sap + head.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- simpleton
Questions about saying saphead
How do you pronounce saphead?
Say SAP-hed. The American pronunciation is /ˈsæphɛd/. In British English it is /ˈsæphɛd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in saphead?
Saphead has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAP). Broken into parts: SAP · hed.
Do Americans and Brits say saphead the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsæphɛd/ and the British form is /ˈsæphɛd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.