How to pronounce scarehead
Say it like SKAIR-hed. Scarehead has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAIR).
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- SKAIR
- hed
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scarehead pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKAIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- hedKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of scarehead
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SKAIR-hed.
What does scarehead mean?
- An alarming or sensational headline.
- To write an alarming or sensational headline about.
Where does scarehead come from?
Clipping of scare + headline
Words that rhyme with scarehead
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of scarehead.
Questions about saying scarehead
How do you pronounce scarehead?
Say SKAIR-hed. The American pronunciation is /ˈskɛrhɛd/. In British English it is /ˈskɛəhɛd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scarehead?
Scarehead has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAIR). Broken into parts: SKAIR · hed.
Is scarehead pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈskɛəhɛd/ (SKAIR-hed).