How to pronounce thickhead
Say it like THIK-hed. Thickhead has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THIK).
- THIK
- hed
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thickhead pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THIKSay 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 thickhead
American and British speakers say thickhead in essentially the same way: /ˈθɪkˌhɛd/ in the US and /ˈθɪkˌhɛd/ in the UK.
British respelling: THIK-hed.
What does thickhead mean?
- A stupid person.
- Any of several species of Australian songbirds of the genus Pachycephala.
Where does thickhead come from?
From thick + head. Compare West Frisian dikharsens (“blockhead”, literally “thick brain”).
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Questions about saying thickhead
How do you pronounce thickhead?
Say THIK-hed. The American pronunciation is /ˈθɪkˌhɛd/. In British English it is /ˈθɪkˌhɛd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thickhead?
Thickhead has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THIK). Broken into parts: THIK · hed.
Do Americans and Brits say thickhead the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈθɪkˌhɛd/ and the British form is /ˈθɪkˌhɛd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.