To pronounce "headteacher", say HEADT-each-er — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"headteacher" has 3 syllables: headt-each-er.
noun
“I had to go and see the headteacher about my attitude.”
"Headteacher" has 3 syllables: headt · each · er.
Headteacher: The most senior teacher in a school who is responsible for its management and administration.
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