How to Pronounce Headcount

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

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

HEADC-ount

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💡 Tip for remembering “headcount”

"headcount" has 2 syllables: headc-ount. It rhymes with surmount and account, if that helps it stick.

What does headcount mean?

noun

  1. The act of counting how many people are present in a group.
  2. The number of people present in a group or employed by a company.

Words that rhyme with headcount

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

surmountaccountmountcountrecounttantamountcatamountdiscountamountfountmiscount

Related words

workforcemanpowerpersonnelenrolmentstaffingaccountsizecounting

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "headcount"?▾

"Headcount" has 2 syllables: headc · ount.

What does "headcount" mean?▾

Headcount: The act of counting how many people are present in a group.

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