How to Pronounce Heads

To pronounce "heads", say HEADS — one syllable, IPA /hɛdz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

Letters

/hɛdz/

IPA

"heads" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with threads and treads, if that helps it stick.

noun

The part of the body of an animal or human which contains the brain, mouth and main sense organs.
“Be careful when you pet that dog on the head; it may bite.”
The topmost, foremost, or leading part.
“What does it say at the head of the page?”

noun

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

noun

That part of older sailing ships forward of the forecastle and around the beak, used by the crew as their lavatory; still used as the word for toilets on a ship.
The side of a coin that bears the picture of the head of state or similar.
“Heads, I win.”

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

How many syllables are in "heads"?▾

"Heads" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "heads"?▾

The IPA transcription of "heads" is /hɛdz/.

What does "heads" mean?▾

Heads: The part of the body of an animal or human which contains the brain, mouth and main sense organs.

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