How to Pronounce Headlong

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈhɛdlɑŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “headlong”

"headlong" has 2 syllables: headl-ong. It rhymes with strong and tang, if that helps it stick.

What does headlong mean?

verb

  1. To precipitate.

adjective

  1. Precipitous.
  2. Plunging downwards head foremost.

adverb

  1. With the head first or down.
  2. With an unrestrained forward motion.

    “Figures out today show the economy plunging headlong into recession.”

Antonyms

arselong

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Words that rhyme with headlong

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

strongtangthronglongmongheadstrongwrongbongprolongsaronggongtwang

Related words

headfirstprecipitatelyhastyhurriedrashlyforwardprecipitousprecipitate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "headlong"?▾

"Headlong" has 2 syllables: headl · ong.

What is the IPA transcription of "headlong"?▾

The IPA transcription of "headlong" is /ˈhɛdlɑŋ/.

What does "headlong" mean?▾

Headlong: To precipitate.

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