how to pronounce headlong

/ˈhɛdˌlɔːŋ/

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headlong is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of headlong in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… this headlong exponential growth that …”

meanings of headlong

adjective:

Plunging downwards head foremost.
Precipitous.
Reckless, impetuous.
Rushing forward without restraint.

adverb:

With an unrestrained forward motion.
Rashly; precipitately; without deliberation, in haste, hastily.
With the head first or down.

verb:

To precipitate.

headlong frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word headlong occurs in english on average 1.3 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.

topics headlong can be related to

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