How to Pronounce Headliner

To pronounce "headliner", say HEADL-in-er — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈhɛdˌlaɪnɚ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈhɛdˌlaɪnɚ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “headliner”

"headliner" has 3 syllables: headl-in-er. It rhymes with minor and designer, if that helps it stick.

What does headliner mean?

noun

  1. The headlining band or performer at a concert or similar event; the best-known and first billed musician, comedian, etc., often performing as the final act of the evening.

Words that rhyme with headliner

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

minordesignerdinerreclinerwhinerlinershinerjetlinerweinerwinerairlinersigner

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "headliner"?▾

"Headliner" has 3 syllables: headl · in · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "headliner"?▾

The IPA transcription of "headliner" is /ˈhɛdˌlaɪnɚ/.

What does "headliner" mean?▾

Headliner: The headlining band or performer at a concert or similar event; the best-known and first billed musician, comedian, etc., often performing as the final act of the evening.

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