How to Pronounce Head-to-head

To pronounce "head-to-head", say HEADT-oh-ead — 3 syllables, IPA /hɛd.tu.hɛd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

12

Letters

/hɛd.tu.hɛd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “head-to-head”

"head-to-head" has 3 syllables: headt-oh-ead.

What does head-to-head mean?

adjective

  1. Direct, one-to-one.

adverb

  1. Facing one another.
  2. Directly, one-to-one.

Synonyms

tête-à-tête

Related words

one-on-oneone-to-onemutualpoint-to-pointconcurrentcodirectionalcollateralback-to-back

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "head-to-head"?▾

"Head-to-head" has 3 syllables: headt · oh · ead.

What is the IPA transcription of "head-to-head"?▾

The IPA transcription of "head-to-head" is /hɛd.tu.hɛd/.

What does "head-to-head" mean?▾

Head-to-head: Direct, one-to-one.

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