How to Pronounce Head-on

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

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Syllables

7

Letters

HEAD-on

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💡 Tip for remembering “head-on”

"head-on" has 2 syllables: head-on. It rhymes with dead-on and pedon, if that helps it stick.

What does head-on mean?

noun

  1. A collision from the front.

    “He was injured in a head-on with a larger vehicle.”

adjective

  1. Direct, abrupt, blunt or unequivocal; not prevaricating.

    “a head-on approach to a problem”

  2. Of a collision, from the front or in the direction of motion.

    “Getting into a head-on collision is dangerous.”

Words that rhyme with head-on

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dead-onpedon

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "head-on"?▾

"Head-on" has 2 syllables: head · on.

What does "head-on" mean?▾

Head-on: A collision from the front.

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