How to Pronounce Headphone

To pronounce "headphone", say HEADPH-on-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈhedfəʊn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈhedfəʊn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “headphone”

"headphone" has 3 syllables: headph-on-e. It rhymes with moan and groan, if that helps it stick.

What does headphone mean?

noun

  1. A listening device placed or worn in the ear, usually sold in pairs

    “She handed me one headphone so I could listen too.”

Words that rhyme with headphone

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "headphone"?▾

"Headphone" has 3 syllables: headph · on · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "headphone"?▾

The IPA transcription of "headphone" is /ˈhedfəʊn/.

What does "headphone" mean?▾

Headphone: A listening device placed or worn in the ear, usually sold in pairs

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