How to pronounce spearheaded
Say it like SPEER-hed-id. Spearheaded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPEER).
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- SPEER
- hed
- id
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spearheaded pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPEERSay 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.
- idKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of spearheaded
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SPEER-hed-id.
What does spearheaded mean?
- simple past and past participle of spearhead How to pronounce spearhead
Questions about saying spearheaded
How do you pronounce spearheaded?
Say SPEER-hed-id. The American pronunciation is /ˈspɪrˌhɛdɪd/. In British English it is /ˈspɪəˌhɛdɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spearheaded?
Spearheaded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPEER). Broken into parts: SPEER · hed · id.
Is spearheaded 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 /ˈspɪəˌhɛdɪd/ (SPEER-hed-id).