How to Pronounce Fiddlehead

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

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

FIDDL-eh-ead

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💡 Tip for remembering “fiddlehead”

"fiddlehead" has 3 syllables: fiddl-eh-ead. It rhymes with muddlehead, if that helps it stick.

What does fiddlehead mean?

noun

  1. The scroll-shaped decoration at the tip of a fiddle.
  2. A similar scroll-shaped ornament on a ship's bow.

Synonyms

circinate vernationtete de violintete-de-violinviolin headscroll

Words that rhyme with fiddlehead

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

muddlehead

Related words

fernferns

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fiddlehead"?▾

"Fiddlehead" has 3 syllables: fiddl · eh · ead.

What does "fiddlehead" mean?▾

Fiddlehead: The scroll-shaped decoration at the tip of a fiddle.

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