head-in-the-sand

The # of syllables in head-in-the-sand can be found in the Syllable Dictionary at HowManySyllables.com/syllables/head-in-the-sand .

How many syllables in head-in-the-sand?

4 syllables

How to say head-in-the-sand:

Cite This Source

Bibliography Citations

MLA | APA | Chicago Manual Style

"head-in-the-sand." HowManySyllables.com. How Many Syllables, n.d. Web. 06 February 2026.

Wondering why head-in-the-sand is 4 syllables? Contact Us! We'll explain.

A vs. An Quiz

An honor
or A honor?

4 syllables

Teacher of The Month

Win $250 for your students.
One prize is awarded to
one teacher, every month.

Fun Fact

The longest one-syllable
words have 9 letters!

FAQ

Is "aren’t"
1 or 2 syllables?

Ever Wonder

when to use
Your and You're?

Parents, Teachers, StudentsDo you have a grammar question?
Need help finding a syllable count?
Want to say thank you?

How Many Syllables, Syllable Dictionary, and Syllable Counter Workshop are all
trademarks
of How Many Syllables.