How to Pronounce Hardheaded

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

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HARDH-ead-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “hardheaded”

"hardheaded" has 3 syllables: hardh-ead-ed. It rhymes with dreaded and spearheaded, if that helps it stick.

What does hardheaded mean?

adjective

  1. Stubborn; wilful.
  2. Realistic; pragmatic.

Words that rhyme with hardheaded

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dreadedspearheadedembeddedshreddedimbeddedweddedmuddleheadedheadedthreadedbeddedbeheadedunleaded

Related words

mulishstubbornrealisticpragmatichard-nosedpracticalunrealisticrealist

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hardheaded"?▾

"Hardheaded" has 3 syllables: hardh · ead · ed.

What does "hardheaded" mean?▾

Hardheaded: Stubborn; wilful.

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