How to Pronounce Headroom

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

HEADR-oom

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💡 Tip for remembering “headroom”

"headroom" has 2 syllables: headr-oom. It rhymes with plume and presume, if that helps it stick.

What does headroom mean?

noun

  1. The vertical clearance above someone's head, as in a tunnel, doorway etc.
  2. The vertical measurement, top to bottom, for example for clearance under a bridge.

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Words that rhyme with headroom

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

plumepresumeloomexhumeboomroomassumefumetombgloomspumeresume

Related words

clearanceheadwayleewaypaddingroomoverheadheightfootprint

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "headroom"?▾

"Headroom" has 2 syllables: headr · oom.

What does "headroom" mean?▾

Headroom: The vertical clearance above someone's head, as in a tunnel, doorway etc.

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