Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

headdress

/ˈhɛdˌdɹɛs/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.66 in modern English

Syllables: head-dress
IPA: /ˈhɛdˌdɹɛs/

14

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A decorative covering or ornament worn on the head.

noun

Etymology

From head + dress.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈhɛdˌdɹɛs/

Inflected Forms

headdresses (plural) head-dress (alternative) head dress (alternative)

Derived Forms

headdressed

Synonyms

headgear

Questions

How do you pronounce headdress?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈhɛdˌdɹɛs/.
What does headdress mean?: A decorative covering or ornament worn on the head.
Where does headdress come from?: From head + dress.

How to pronounce headdress

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