How to pronounce shithead
Say it like SHIT-hed. Shithead has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHIT).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈʃɪtˌhɛd/SHIT-hed
UK British/ˈʃɪtˌhɛd/SHIT-hed
- SHIT
- hed
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shithead pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- hedGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of shithead
American and British speakers say shithead in essentially the same way: /ˈʃɪtˌhɛd/ in the US and /ˈʃɪtˌhɛd/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHIT-hed.
What does shithead mean?
noun
- a stupid person; these words are used to express a low opinion of someone's intelligence
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- dunce
- dunderhead
- numskull
- blockhead
- bonehead
- lunkhead
- hammerhead
- knucklehead
Questions about saying shithead
How do you pronounce shithead?
Say SHIT-hed. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɪtˌhɛd/. In British English it is /ˈʃɪtˌhɛd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shithead?
Shithead has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHIT). Broken into parts: SHIT · hed.
Do Americans and Brits say shithead the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃɪtˌhɛd/ and the British form is /ˈʃɪtˌhɛd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.