How to pronounce stresshead
Say it like STRES-hed. Stresshead has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRES).
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- STRES
- hed
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stresshead pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STRESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- hedGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of stresshead
American and British speakers say stresshead in essentially the same way: /ˈstrɛsˌhɛd/ in the US and /ˈstrɛsˌhɛd/ in the UK.
British respelling: STRES-hed.
What does stresshead mean?
- One prone to, or suffering from, psychological stress.
Where does stresshead come from?
From stress + -head.
Questions about saying stresshead
How do you pronounce stresshead?
Say STRES-hed. The American pronunciation is /ˈstrɛsˌhɛd/. In British English it is /ˈstrɛsˌhɛd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stresshead?
Stresshead has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRES). Broken into parts: STRES · hed.
Do Americans and Brits say stresshead the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstrɛsˌhɛd/ and the British form is /ˈstrɛsˌhɛd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.