How to Pronounce "a splitting headache"
expression
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈspɫɪtɪŋ/ /ˈhɛˌdeɪk
uh SPLIT-ing HED-ayk
æɪ/ /splˈɪtɪŋ/ /hˈɛdeɪk
uh split-ING HED-ayk
Definition
A very severe and intense headache that feels sharp or almost unbearable.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈspɫɪtɪŋ/ /ˈhɛˌdeɪk
British English
æɪ/ /splˈɪtɪŋ/ /hˈɛdeɪk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh SPLIT-ing HED-ayk
UK
uh split-ING HED-ayk
Listen in Context
I have a splitting headache and need to rest.
She woke up with a splitting headache this morning.
After working all day, I got a splitting headache.
Can you turn down the music? I have a splitting headache.