How to Pronounce "headhunters"
word
ˈhɛdˌhəntɝz
HED-hun-terz
hˈɛdhʌntəz
HED-hun-tuhz
Definition
Headhunters are people or companies that search for and recruit talented employees for other organizations, especially for high-level or specialized positions. The word can also refer historically to people who literally collected heads as trophies, but today it's almost always about recruitment.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɛdˌhəntɝz
British English
hˈɛdhʌntəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HED-hun-terz
UK
HED-hun-tuhz
Listen in Context
Many companies hire headhunters to find top managers.
The headhunters called me about a new job opportunity.
Some headhunters specialize in the tech industry.
If you want to change careers, getting in touch with headhunters is a smart move.