How to Pronounce Headphones

To pronounce "headphones", say HEADPH-on-es — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

HEADPH-on-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “headphones”

"headphones" has 3 syllables: headph-on-es. It rhymes with jones and homophones, if that helps it stick.

What does headphones mean?

noun

  1. A pair of speakers worn over or in the ears so only the wearer can hear the sound.

Synonyms

can (slang)heads

Words that rhyme with headphones

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

joneshomophonesmilestonesmoansintoneshormonesovertonesloanscobblestonesownssconescheekbones

Related words

earpieceearphonephoneearphonesheadsetphonescancelinghandsets

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "headphones"?▾

"Headphones" has 3 syllables: headph · on · es.

What does "headphones" mean?▾

Headphones: A pair of speakers worn over or in the ears so only the wearer can hear the sound.

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