How to pronounce warhead
Say it like WOR-hed. Warhead has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOR).
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- WOR
- hed
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Warhead pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- hedGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of warhead
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WAW-hed.
What does warhead mean?
- The part of a missile, projectile, torpedo, rocket, or other munition which contains either the nuclear or thermonuclear system, high explosive system, chemical or biological agents, or inert materials intended to inflict damage.
- A cigarette where the tobacco is mixed with some other drug.
Where does warhead come from?
From war + head, originally to distinguish a live war head of a torpedo from an inert exercise head.
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Questions about saying warhead
How do you pronounce warhead?
Say WOR-hed. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɔrˌhɛd/. In British English it is /ˈwɔːˌhɛd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in warhead?
Warhead has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOR). Broken into parts: WOR · hed.
Is warhead 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 /ˈwɔːˌhɛd/ (WAW-hed).