How to Pronounce Headband

To pronounce "headband", say HEADB-and — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈhɛdˌbænd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈhɛdˌbænd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “headband”

"headband" has 2 syllables: headb-and. It rhymes with reprimand and command, if that helps it stick.

What does headband mean?

noun

  1. A strip of fabric worn around the head.
  2. A hair-accessory, made of a flexible material and curved like a horseshoe, for holding one's hair back.

Synonyms

Alice bandfillet

Words that rhyme with headband

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

reprimandcommandexpanddemandunderstandbandlandbrandstandoffhandgrandhinterland

Related words

sashbandbannerpatchbuncheyeblindfoldheadcloth

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "headband"?▾

"Headband" has 2 syllables: headb · and.

What is the IPA transcription of "headband"?▾

The IPA transcription of "headband" is /ˈhɛdˌbænd/.

What does "headband" mean?▾

Headband: A strip of fabric worn around the head.

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