How to Pronounce Headworks

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

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HEADW-orks

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💡 Tip for remembering “headworks”

"headworks" has 2 syllables: headw-orks.

What does headworks mean?

noun

  1. Any structure at the head or diversion point of a waterway. It is smaller than a barrage and is used to divert water from a river into a canal or from a large canal into a smaller canal.

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How many syllables are in "headworks"?▾

"Headworks" has 2 syllables: headw · orks.

What does "headworks" mean?▾

Headworks: Any structure at the head or diversion point of a waterway. It is smaller than a barrage and is used to divert water from a river into a canal or from a large canal into a smaller canal.

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