To pronounce "head-first", say HEADF-irst — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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HEADF-irst
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"head-first" has 2 syllables: headf-irst.
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"Head-first" has 2 syllables: headf · irst.
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