How to Pronounce Headhunters

To pronounce "headhunters", say HEADH-unt-ers — 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-ers

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💡 Tip for remembering “headhunters”

"headhunters" has 3 syllables: headh-unt-ers. It rhymes with splinters and inters, if that helps it stick.

What does headhunters 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.”

Words that rhyme with headhunters

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

splintersinterspuntershunters

Related words

head-shrinkerheadhuntingheadhuntheadmenexecutionershuntersscavengersheadsman

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "headhunters"?▾

"Headhunters" has 3 syllables: headh · unt · ers.

What does "headhunters" mean?▾

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

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