How to Pronounce "figurehead"
word
ˈfɪɡjɝˌhɛd
FIG-yer-hed
fˈɪɡəhˌɛd
FIG-uh-hed
Definition
A person who appears to be the leader or holds a position of authority but has little real power; also, a decorative carved figure at the front of an old ship.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɪɡjɝˌhɛd
British English
fˈɪɡəhˌɛd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FIG-yer-hed
UK
FIG-uh-hed
Listen in Context
The president was only a figurehead with no real power.
A figurehead was carved at the front of the ship.
She acted as a figurehead for the charity.
In reality, he was just a figurehead while others made the decisions.