How to Pronounce "head for"
expression
HED-for, HED-fer, HED-fur
HED-faw
Definition
To go in the direction of a place or to move toward a particular destination. Often used when someone is starting to travel toward somewhere.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɛd/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
British English
hˈɛd/ /fˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HED-for, HED-fer, HED-fur
UK
HED-faw
Listen in Context
We should head for the nearest hotel before it gets dark.
The children head for the playground after school.
Let's head for the exit now.
After dinner, I usually head for the couch and watch TV.