How to Pronounce Headfirst

To pronounce "headfirst", say HEADF-irst — 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

HEADF-irst

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💡 Tip for remembering “headfirst”

"headfirst" has 2 syllables: headf-irst. It rhymes with coerced and burst, if that helps it stick.

What does headfirst mean?

adjective

  1. With the head in front; headlong.

adverb

  1. With the head in front; headlong.
  2. Rashly; precipitately; without deliberation; hastily.

Synonyms

headforemostheadlong

Words that rhyme with headfirst

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

coercedburstcursedimmersedfirstoutburstcloudburstthirsttraverseddispersedinterspersedpursed

Related words

headlongforwardhead-firstheadlonglyfacefirstprecipitantlyheadstronglycareeringly

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "headfirst"?▾

"Headfirst" has 2 syllables: headf · irst.

What does "headfirst" mean?▾

Headfirst: With the head in front; headlong.

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