How to pronounce warheads
Say it like WOR-hedz. Warheads has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOR).
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US American/ˈwɔrˌhɛdz/WOR-hedz
UK British/ˈwɔːˌhɛdz/WAW-hedz
- WOR
- hedz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Warheads 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.
- hedzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of warheads
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WAW-hedz.
What does warheads mean?
noun
- plural of warhead How to pronounce warhead
Questions about saying warheads
How do you pronounce warheads?
Say WOR-hedz. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɔrˌhɛdz/. In British English it is /ˈwɔːˌhɛdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in warheads?
Warheads has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOR). Broken into parts: WOR · hedz.
Is warheads 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 /ˈwɔːˌhɛdz/ (WAW-hedz).