How to pronounce henbane
Say it like HEN-bayn. Henbane has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEN).
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- HEN
- bayn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Henbane pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- baynGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of henbane
American and British speakers say henbane in essentially the same way: /ˈhɛnˌbeɪn/ in the US and /ˈhɛnˌbeɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: HEN-bayn.
What does henbane mean?
- Any member of the species Hyoscyamus niger of poisonous plants, used sometimes as a drug that causes at least hallucinations, dilated pupils, restlessness, and flushed skin.
- Any other plant of the genus Hyoscyamus.
Where does henbane come from?
From Middle English henbane, hennebane ( > French hanebane), equivalent to hen + bane.
Questions about saying henbane
How do you pronounce henbane?
Say HEN-bayn. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛnˌbeɪn/. In British English it is /ˈhɛnˌbeɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in henbane?
Henbane has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEN). Broken into parts: HEN · bayn.
Do Americans and Brits say henbane the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɛnˌbeɪn/ and the British form is /ˈhɛnˌbeɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.