How do you pronounce "redhead"?

In American English: /ˈrɛdˌhɛd/ (REHD-hehd). In British English: /ɹˈɛdhˌɛd/ (R-ehdh). In Canadian English: /ˈrɛdˌhɛd/ (REHD-hehd). In Australian English: /ɹˈɛdhɛd/ (R-ehdh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈrɛdˌhɛd/ (REHD-hehd), while in British English it's /ɹˈɛdhˌɛd/ (R-ehdh).

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redhead

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/ˈrɛdˌhɛd/

REHD-hehd

Syllable Breakdown

rɛdred·hɛdhead

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