How to Pronounce Headwinds

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

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

HEADW-inds

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💡 Tip for remembering “headwinds”

"headwinds" has 2 syllables: headw-inds. It rhymes with rescinds and windes, if that helps it stick.

What does headwinds mean?

noun

  1. A wind that blows directly against the course of a vehicle, like an aircraft, train, or ship.

Antonyms

tailwind

Words that rhyme with headwinds

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

rescindswindeswoodwindshindeshyndslyndswinds

Related words

windscrosswindtailwindswindytailwindwindstormwindblownwindiness

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "headwinds"?▾

"Headwinds" has 2 syllables: headw · inds.

What does "headwinds" mean?▾

Headwinds: A wind that blows directly against the course of a vehicle, like an aircraft, train, or ship.

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