How to Pronounce Headless

To pronounce "headless", say HEADL-ess — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈhɛdləs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈhɛdləs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “headless”

"headless" has 2 syllables: headl-ess. It rhymes with dreadless and shredless, if that helps it stick.

What does headless mean?

adjective

  1. Without a head; decapitated.

    “How did the headless horseman see to chase Ichabod?”

  2. Without leadership.

    “The headless army blundered along after the death of their general, accomplishing nothing.”

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Words that rhyme with headless

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dreadlessshredlessbedlessbreadless

Related words

acephalousunintelligentbrainlessstupiddecapitatedbeheadedunattendedunmet

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "headless"?▾

"Headless" has 2 syllables: headl · ess.

What is the IPA transcription of "headless"?▾

The IPA transcription of "headless" is /ˈhɛdləs/.

What does "headless" mean?▾

Headless: Without a head; decapitated.

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