How to Pronounce Headword

To pronounce "headword", say HEADW-ord — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈhɛdwɜːd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈhɛdwɜːd/

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💡 Tip for remembering “headword”

"headword" has 2 syllables: headw-ord. It rhymes with edward and eduard, if that helps it stick.

What does headword mean?

noun

  1. A word used as the title of a section, particularly in a dictionary, encyclopedia, or thesaurus
  2. (grammar) any word which may be modified by an adjunct

    “In "a very discerning car shopper", "shopper" is the headword.”

Synonyms

head

Words that rhyme with headword

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edwardeduardbedward

Related words

headtermheadingheadheadwidthheadpieceheaderheadhoodheadpeace

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "headword"?▾

"Headword" has 2 syllables: headw · ord.

What is the IPA transcription of "headword"?▾

The IPA transcription of "headword" is /ˈhɛdwɜːd/.

What does "headword" mean?▾

Headword: A word used as the title of a section, particularly in a dictionary, encyclopedia, or thesaurus

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