How to Pronounce Flathead

To pronounce "flathead", say FLATH-ead — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

FLATH-ead

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💡 Tip for remembering “flathead”

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

What does flathead mean?

noun

  1. Any fish in the Platycephalidae family.
  2. (plural only "flatheads") A type of screw or bolt designed to fit in a countersink so that it sits flush with a surface.

noun

  1. A large freshwater catfish native to North America, Pylodictis olivaris.

Words that rhyme with flathead

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dreadleadheaddeadtreadbloodshedaforesaidembedgodheadthreadshedread

Related words

catfishplatycephalidplatyrhinidbatfishfatheadslickheadbandfishplectognath

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "flathead"?▾

"Flathead" has 2 syllables: flath · ead.

What does "flathead" mean?▾

Flathead: Any fish in the Platycephalidae family.

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