How to Pronounce Headhunter

To pronounce "headhunter", say HEADH-unt-er — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

HEADH-unt-er

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💡 Tip for remembering “headhunter”

"headhunter" has 3 syllables: headh-unt-er. It rhymes with punter and hunter, if that helps it stick.

What does headhunter mean?

noun

  1. A savage who cuts off the heads of his enemies, and preserves them as trophies.
  2. One who recruits senior personnel for a company.

    “She was the best headhunter they had ever seen.”

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Words that rhyme with headhunter

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punterhuntergrunterbuntermuntersintersquintertinterguntershunterstinterlinter

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "headhunter"?▾

"Headhunter" has 3 syllables: headh · unt · er.

What does "headhunter" mean?▾

Headhunter: A savage who cuts off the heads of his enemies, and preserves them as trophies.

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