How to Pronounce "headless"
word
/ˈhɛdɫəs/
HED-luhs
/hˈɛdləs/
HED-luhs
Definition
Without a head. It can literally describe something missing its head or be used figuratively to describe something lacking a leader or direction.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈhɛdɫəs/
British English
/hˈɛdləs/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HED-luhs
UK
HED-luhs
Listen in Context
The statue looked strange because it was headless.
A headless chicken ran around the yard.
The team felt headless after their leader quit.
This project has been headless since the manager left.