How to Pronounce Light-headed

To pronounce "light-headed", say LIGHTH-ead-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

LIGHTH-ead-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “light-headed”

"light-headed" has 3 syllables: lighth-ead-ed. It rhymes with white-headed, if that helps it stick.

What does light-headed mean?

adjective

  1. Disordered in the head; dizzy or feeling faint; hence, flighty in mind; delirious.
  2. Thoughtless; volatile; frivolous.

Synonyms

giddycarelessfickleheedlessinattentivesillyunawareunsteady

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Words that rhyme with light-headed

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white-headed

Related words

giddydizzyswooningfeatherbrainedempty-headedfaintsickfrivolous

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "light-headed"?▾

"Light-headed" has 3 syllables: lighth · ead · ed.

What does "light-headed" mean?▾

Light-headed: Disordered in the head; dizzy or feeling faint; hence, flighty in mind; delirious.

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