How to Pronounce Airhead

To pronounce "airhead", say AIRH-ead — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɛːhɛd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈɛːhɛd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “airhead”

"airhead" has 2 syllables: airh-ead. It rhymes with dread and lead, if that helps it stick.

What does airhead mean?

noun

  1. A horizontal channel providing ventilation in a mine.

noun

  1. An area of hostile territory that has been seized for use as an airbase to ensure the further safe landing of troops and materiel.
  2. (by extension) A (usually temporary) landing area for aircraft for supplying a non-military operation.

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Words that rhyme with airhead

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dreadleadheaddeadtreadbloodshedaforesaidembedgodheadthreadshedread

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "airhead"?▾

"Airhead" has 2 syllables: airh · ead.

What is the IPA transcription of "airhead"?▾

The IPA transcription of "airhead" is /ˈɛːhɛd/.

What does "airhead" mean?▾

Airhead: A horizontal channel providing ventilation in a mine.

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