How to Pronounce "headlong"
word
ˈhɛdˌɫɔŋ
HED-lawng
hˈɛdlɒŋ
HED-long
Definition
'Headlong' means doing something very quickly and without thinking carefully, or moving forward with your head first.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɛdˌɫɔŋ
British English
hˈɛdlɒŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HED-lawng
UK
HED-long
Listen in Context
He jumped headlong into the pool without checking the water.
She made a headlong decision to quit her job.
The car moved headlong down the steep hill.
They rushed headlong into the project without a plan.