How to Pronounce Loggerhead

To pronounce "loggerhead", say LOGG-erh-ead — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈlɒɡəhɛd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈlɒɡəhɛd/

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💡 Tip for remembering “loggerhead”

"loggerhead" has 3 syllables: logg-erh-ead. It rhymes with dread and lead, if that helps it stick.

What does loggerhead mean?

noun

  1. A stupid person; a blockhead, a dolt.
  2. A metal tool consisting of a long rod with a bulbous end that is made hot in a fire, then plunged into some material (such as pitch or a liquid) to melt or heat it.

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Words that rhyme with loggerhead

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dreadleadheaddeadtreadbloodshedaforesaidembedgodheadthreadshedread

Related words

blockheaddunderheadknuckleheadnumskullduncelunkheadboneheadmuttonhead

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "loggerhead"?▾

"Loggerhead" has 3 syllables: logg · erh · ead.

What is the IPA transcription of "loggerhead"?▾

The IPA transcription of "loggerhead" is /ˈlɒɡəhɛd/.

What does "loggerhead" mean?▾

Loggerhead: A stupid person; a blockhead, a dolt.

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