How to Pronounce Headbutt

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈhɛdbʌt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “headbutt”

"headbutt" has 2 syllables: headb-utt. It rhymes with head-butt, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: head-butt — easy to mix up when writing.

What does headbutt mean?

noun

  1. A sharp blow delivered by driving the head into an opponent or object, generally by lowering the head and charging forward or by rapidly tilting the head backward and then forward.

verb

  1. To deliver a sharp blow by driving the head into an opponent or object.

Words that rhyme with headbutt

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "headbutt"?▾

"Headbutt" has 2 syllables: headb · utt.

What is the IPA transcription of "headbutt"?▾

The IPA transcription of "headbutt" is /ˈhɛdbʌt/.

What does "headbutt" mean?▾

Headbutt: A sharp blow delivered by driving the head into an opponent or object, generally by lowering the head and charging forward or by rapidly tilting the head backward and then forward.

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