How to Pronounce Hammerhead

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

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Letters

HAMM-erh-ead

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"hammerhead" has 3 syllables: hamm-erh-ead.

What does hammerhead mean?

noun

  1. The portion of a hammer containing the metal striking face (also including the claw or peen if so equipped).
  2. Any of various sharks of the genus Sphyrna or Zygaena having the eyes set on projections from the sides of the head, which gives it a hammer shape.

Synonyms

hammerhead shark

Related words

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How many syllables are in "hammerhead"?▾

"Hammerhead" has 3 syllables: hamm · erh · ead.

What does "hammerhead" mean?▾

Hammerhead: The portion of a hammer containing the metal striking face (also including the claw or peen if so equipped).

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