How to Pronounce Beheading

To pronounce "beheading", say BEH-ead-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

BEH-ead-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “beheading”

"beheading" has 3 syllables: beh-ead-ing. It rhymes with spreading and wedding, if that helps it stick.

What does beheading mean?

verb

  1. To remove the head of; to cut someone's head off.

noun

  1. An instance of a person being beheaded.

    “A large crowd gathered to see the beheading.”

Synonyms

decapitatedecollatedecapitationdecollation

Words that rhyme with beheading

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

spreadingweddingsheddingheadingtreadingsleddingthreadingshreddingdreadingbreadingfeatherbeddingredding

Related words

decapitationslaughteringslayingseveringmassacrecutcuttinghead

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "beheading"?▾

"Beheading" has 3 syllables: beh · ead · ing.

What does "beheading" mean?▾

Beheading: To remove the head of; to cut someone's head off.

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