How to Pronounce "come to a head"
expression
KUHM tuh uh HED
KUM too uh HED
Definition
When a situation comes to a head, it reaches a critical or decisive point where action or change is needed.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkəm/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈhɛd
British English
kˈʌm/ /tˈuː/ /æɪ/ /hˈɛd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KUHM tuh uh HED
UK
KUM too uh HED
Listen in Context
The argument finally came to a head and they had to talk honestly.
Tension at work came to a head after the new rules were announced.
The problem with the pipes came to a head when water started leaking everywhere.
Things really came to a head last Friday when the boss lost his temper.