How to pronounce spearheading
Say it like SPEER-hed-ing. Spearheading has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPEER).
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- SPEER
- hed
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spearheading 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of spearheading
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SPEER-hed-ing.
What does spearheading mean?
- present participle and gerund of spearhead How to pronounce spearhead
Questions about saying spearheading
How do you pronounce spearheading?
Say SPEER-hed-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈspɪrˌhɛdɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈspɪəˌhɛdɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spearheading?
Spearheading has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPEER). Broken into parts: SPEER · hed · ing.
Is spearheading 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 /ˈspɪəˌhɛdɪŋ/ (SPEER-hed-ing).