How to pronounce squarehead
Say it like SKWEH-er-hed. Squarehead has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKWEH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈskwɛɚhɛd/SKWEH-er-hed
UK British/ˈskwɛəhɛd/SKWAIR-hed
- SKWEH
- er
- hed
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Squarehead pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKWEHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- hedKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of squarehead
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SKWAIR-hed.
What does squarehead mean?
noun
- An honest person; a non-criminal.
- A foreigner of Germanic origin, especially a German, Dutch, or Scandinavian person.
- A socially conventional or boring person.
Where does squarehead come from?
From square + head.
Questions about saying squarehead
How do you pronounce squarehead?
Say SKWEH-er-hed. The American pronunciation is /ˈskwɛɚhɛd/. In British English it is /ˈskwɛəhɛd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in squarehead?
Squarehead has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKWEH). Broken into parts: SKWEH · er · hed.
Is squarehead pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /ˈskwɛəhɛd/ (SKWAIR-hed).