How to pronounce level-headed
American English pronunciation
lev-ul-HED-id
- IPA
- /ˌlɛvəlˈhɛdɪd/
- Syllables
- lev · ul · HED · id (4 syllables, stress on the 3rd)
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What level-headed means
Calm and clear-thinking, even when things go wrong
In a sentence: Even when the lights went out, Maya stayed level-headed and found a flashlight.
Where it comes from: It joins level and headed, as if your head stays steady and even instead of tipping over with worry.
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