How to Pronounce Tighthead

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

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TIGHTH-ead

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💡 Tip for remembering “tighthead”

"tighthead" has 2 syllables: tighth-ead.

What does tighthead mean?

noun

  1. Prop who plays on the right-hand side of the front row of the scrum, such that in a scrum, their head is tightly bound between those of the opposing hooker and loosehead

Related words

looseheadproplockhalfbackopen-sidescrum-half

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How many syllables are in "tighthead"?▾

"Tighthead" has 2 syllables: tighth · ead.

What does "tighthead" mean?▾

Tighthead: Prop who plays on the right-hand side of the front row of the scrum, such that in a scrum, their head is tightly bound between those of the opposing hooker and loosehead

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