Head: how to say it, spell it and use it
head
/hed/
Short answer
The English word head is pronounced /hed/. It is spelled H-E-A-D and has 4 letters. With a or an: a head. The plural is heads.
Example sentence
I wear a hat on my head.
Key facts
- English
- head
- Pronunciation
- /hed/
- With a or an
- a head
- Plural
- heads
- Spelling
- H-E-A-D
- Number of letters
- 4
- Word list
- Parts of the Body in English for Kids
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How do you pronounce head?
Head is pronounced /hed/. Press the listen button on this page to hear it.
How do you spell head?
Head is spelled H-E-A-D. It has 4 letters.
What is the plural of head?
The plural of head is heads.
Do you say a or an before head?
Say a head.
How do you use head in a sentence?
For example: I wear a hat on my head.
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