headmaster

Word parts

head + master

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈhɛdˌmæstɚ/
• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈhɛdˌmɑːstə/

• Audio (UK)

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• Hyphenation: head‧mas‧ter

Noun

Singular headmaster

Plural headmasters

1. (countable) A headmaster is a man who is in charge of a school.

   The headmaster talked to the parents.