How to Pronounce Header

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈhɛdə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “header”

"header" has 2 syllables: head-er. It rhymes with bedder and treader, if that helps it stick.

What does header mean?

noun

  1. The upper portion of a page (or other) layout.

    “If you reduce the header of this document, the body will fit onto a single page.”

  2. Text, or other visual information, used to mark off a quantity of text, often titling or summarizing it.

    “Your header is too long; "Local Cannibals" will suffice.”

verb

  1. To strike (a ball) with one's head.

noun

  1. A file, usually in the form of source code, that is automatically included in another source file by the compiler.
  2. A file that contains declarations but no implementations.

Synonyms

bondercopecopingheadheadinglintel

Words that rhyme with header

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

beddertreaderwedderveddershredderdeaderdreadermedarspreadersheddersledderleder

Related words

copelintelcopingcaptionheadingheadlinesubtitleheadlines

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "header"?▾

"Header" has 2 syllables: head · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "header"?▾

The IPA transcription of "header" is /ˈhɛdə/.

What does "header" mean?▾

Header: The upper portion of a page (or other) layout.

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