How do you pronounce "ahead"?

In American English: /əˈhɛd/ (uh-HEHD). In British English: /əhˈɛd/ (uhh-EHD). In Canadian English: /əˈhɛd/ (uh-HEHD). In Australian English: /ɐhˈɛd/ (ⱯH).

Is "ahead" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /əˈhɛd/ (uh-HEHD), while in British English it's /əhˈɛd/ (uhh-EHD).

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ahead

/əˈhɛd/

uh-HEHD

Syllable Breakdown

əah·hɛdead

Source

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Last updated: 2026-02-12