Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

headset

/ˈhɛdsɛt/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.54 in modern English

Syllables: head-set
IPA: /ˈhɛdsɛt/

11

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A pair of headphones or earphones, or a singular headphone or earphone, typically with an attached microphone.

noun

Any electronic device worn on the head.

noun

On a bicycle, the system of bearings that connects the fork to the frame.

noun

Example Sentences

"If you've just acquired a Google Glass headset for £1,000, don't show it off at the movies. UK cinemas are to ban the headsets over fears that the gadgets can be used to make pirate copies of Hollywood blockbusters."
"One member has this whole collection of 50s rockabilly by women. Like the blues, the lyrics reflect the headset of the time, so of course it's not all "non-sexist." But it's a great record, really connected to the roots of rock 'n roll."

Etymology

From head + set.

Word Breakdown

Root: *kap-

Inflected Forms

headsets (plural)

Derived Forms

headsetted neuroheadset

Phrases

headset rumble

Questions

How do you pronounce headset?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈhɛdsɛt/.
What does headset mean?: A pair of headphones or earphones, or a singular headphone or earphone, typically with an attached microphone.
Where does headset come from?: From head + set.

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