How to pronounce trailhead
Say it like TRAYL-hed. Trailhead has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAYL).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce trailhead. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- TRAYL
- hed
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trailhead pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRAYLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- hedGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of trailhead
American and British speakers say trailhead in essentially the same way: /ˈtreɪlˌhɛd/ in the US and /ˈtreɪlˌhɛd/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRAYL-hed.
What does trailhead mean?
- The beginning of a trail, often specifically a hiking trail.
- The initial clue that leads to an alternate reality game.
Where does trailhead come from?
From trail + head.
Questions about saying trailhead
How do you pronounce trailhead?
Say TRAYL-hed. The American pronunciation is /ˈtreɪlˌhɛd/. In British English it is /ˈtreɪlˌhɛd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trailhead?
Trailhead has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAYL). Broken into parts: TRAYL · hed.
Do Americans and Brits say trailhead the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtreɪlˌhɛd/ and the British form is /ˈtreɪlˌhɛd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.