How to Pronounce Shithead

To pronounce "shithead", say SHITH-ead — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈʃɪt.hɛd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈʃɪt.hɛd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “shithead”

"shithead" has 2 syllables: shith-ead. It rhymes with dread and lead, if that helps it stick.

What does shithead mean?

noun

  1. A stupid or contemptible person.

    “Unfortunately Todd is a dummy, but what's worse is that Harvey is a shithead.”

  2. A card game, the aim of which is to lose one's cards

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Words that rhyme with shithead

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dreadleadheaddeadtreadbloodshedaforesaidembedgodheadthreadshedread

Related words

muttonheadlunkheadblockheaddunderheadnumskullknuckleheadloggerheadbonehead

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shithead"?▾

"Shithead" has 2 syllables: shith · ead.

What is the IPA transcription of "shithead"?▾

The IPA transcription of "shithead" is /ˈʃɪt.hɛd/.

What does "shithead" mean?▾

Shithead: A stupid or contemptible person.

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