To pronounce "hothead", say HOTH-ead — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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HOTH-ead
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"hothead" has 2 syllables: hoth-ead. It rhymes with pothead and hot-head, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: hot-head — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
“The club was full of eager young hotheads who never seemed to be able to agree on anything.”
“Someone get this hothead out of here.”
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"Hothead" has 2 syllables: hoth · ead.
Hothead: One who angers easily or goes in search of arguments or fights.
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