Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

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What does 'ead mean?
Nonstandard spelling of head.
Where does 'ead come from?
A representation of the pronunciation of head by a speaker whose dialect exhibits h-dropping.

How to pronounce 'ead

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “'ead”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “'ead”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “'ead” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.