head word

Questions

What does head word mean?

(grammar) the word in a grammatical constituent that plays the same grammatical role as the whole constituent

How to pronounce head word

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “head word”.
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 “head word”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “head word” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.