How to Pronounce "behead"
word
biˈhɛd/, /bɪˈhɛd
bee-HED
bɪhˈɛd
bi-HED
Definition
To cut off someone’s head, usually with a sword or another sharp tool. This word is often used in historical or violent contexts.
IPA Transcription
American English
biˈhɛd/, /bɪˈhɛd
British English
bɪhˈɛd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
bee-HED
UK
bi-HED
Listen in Context
The king ordered them to behead the prisoner.
In the old days, criminals were sometimes beheaded as punishment.
They threatened to behead anyone who tried to escape.
It’s rare to see punishments like beheading in modern times.