How to pronounce abhenry
Say it like ab-HEN-ree. Abhenry has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HEN).
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- ab
- HEN
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abhenry pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- abKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- HENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of abhenry
American and British speakers say abhenry in essentially the same way: /æbˈhɛnri/ in the US and /æbˈhɛnri/ in the UK.
British respelling: ab-HEN-ree.
What does abhenry mean?
- A unit of inductance equal to one billionth (1 x 10⁻⁹) of a henry, used in the centimeter-gram-second system of units.
Where does abhenry come from?
From ab- (“absolute”) + henry.
Questions about saying abhenry
How do you pronounce abhenry?
Say ab-HEN-ree. The American pronunciation is /æbˈhɛnri/. In British English it is /æbˈhɛnri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abhenry?
Abhenry has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HEN). Broken into parts: ab · HEN · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say abhenry the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /æbˈhɛnri/ and the British form is /æbˈhɛnri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.