English pronunciation · Words Starting with A
Ahead Pronunciation
Ahead is pronounced uh-HED, IPA /əˈhɛd/.
uh-HED
US /əˈhɛd/ · UK /əˈhɛd/
Syllables: uh · HED (2 syllables, stress on syllable 2)
adverb: In front, or further forward in time.
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Ahead in a Sentence
- The road ahead was closed for resurfacing.
- We are two weeks ahead of schedule.
- Go ahead and start without me.
Common Mispronunciations of Ahead
Not uh-HEED
The ea shortens to the e of bed, so the word ends exactly like head itself.
Not uh-ED
The h is fully sounded. Dropping it leaves something close to a head, which is a different phrase.
Tip: Think of a plus head, with the weight on the second part.
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