How to Pronounce Headman

To pronounce "headman", say HEADM-an — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

HEADM-an

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💡 Tip for remembering “headman”

"headman" has 2 syllables: headm-an. It rhymes with dedmon and hedman, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: hedman — easy to mix up when writing.

What does headman mean?

noun

  1. The person in charge of an organization, clan, tribe, or other group.
  2. The leader of a village.

noun

  1. Headmaster

Synonyms

bosschief

Words that rhyme with headman

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dedmonhedmandedmanedmanfredmanredmannredmonsteadmanstedmantedman

Related words

headsmanchieftainheadchefleaderbosschiefteri

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "headman"?▾

"Headman" has 2 syllables: headm · an.

What does "headman" mean?▾

Headman: The person in charge of an organization, clan, tribe, or other group.

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