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Words That Rhyme With “Head” — 20 Rhyming Words

The top part of your body where your brain, face, and senses are located.

IPA: /hɛd/Stress: O

How to Pronounce Head

IPA: /hɛd/

The 'ea' makes the short /ɛ/ sound like in 'bed', not the long sound in 'read' /riːd/. Stress on first syllable.

Common Mispronunciation of Head

Pronounced as /hiːd/ with long vowel; should be /hɛd/ short vowel.

Top Perfect Rhymes for Head — Words With Definitions

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dead

/dɛd/
adj A2

Not living; a person or animal that has stopped breathing and functioning.

Example: The tree has been dead for two years.

read

/riːd/
verb A1

To look at written words or text and understand what they say.

Example: She reads a book every evening before bed.

red

/ɹɛd/
adj A1

The color between orange and purple, like blood or fire.

Example: The red car is parked near the store.

ahead

/əˈhɛd/
adv A2

Forward in position or earlier in time than expected.

Example: The runner in first place is far ahead of the others.

bed

/bɛd/
noun A1

Furniture you sleep on at night; has a mattress, pillows, and sheets.

Example: I sleep in my bed for eight hours every night.

bread

/brɛd/
noun A1

A food made from flour and water that is baked in an oven.

Example: I buy fresh bread from the bakery every morning.

embed

/ɪmˈbed/
verb C1

To place something firmly inside so it becomes part of something larger. Like pressing a gem into clay or making something a permanent part of a system.

Example: The fossil was embedded in layers of sedimentary rock for millions of years.

All Perfect Rhymes for Head

1-Syllable Words That Rhyme With Head

2-Syllable Words That Rhyme With Head

Head in Example Sentences

  • She bumped her head on the door frame.
  • The child covered his head with a blanket.
  • He shook his head to say 'no'.

Frequently Asked Questions About Rhymes for Head

What words rhyme with “head”?

The list above shows available perfect and near rhymes from the rhyme database.

Can I use head for rap lyrics or poems?

Yes. Use perfect rhymes for stronger end-rhyme and near rhymes for more flexible songwriting.

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