How to Pronounce Headed

To pronounce "headed", say HEAD-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈhɛdɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈhɛdɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “headed”

"headed" has 2 syllables: head-ed. It rhymes with dreaded and spearheaded, if that helps it stick.

What does headed mean?

adjective

  1. Of a sheet of paper: having the sender's name, address, etc. pre-printed at the top.
  2. (in combination) Having a head with specified characteristics.

    “a large-headed caricature of a politician”

Words that rhyme with headed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dreadedspearheadedhardheadedembeddedshreddedimbeddedweddedmuddleheadedthreadedbeddedbeheadedunleaded

Related words

orientedheadlikematureburr-headedorientatedaddressedruledstaffed

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "headed"?▾

"Headed" has 2 syllables: head · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "headed"?▾

The IPA transcription of "headed" is /ˈhɛdɪd/.

What does "headed" mean?▾

Headed: Of a sheet of paper: having the sender's name, address, etc. pre-printed at the top.

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