How to pronounce henceforth
Say it like hens-FORTH. Henceforth has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FORTH).
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- hens
- FORTH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Henceforth pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hensGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- FORTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of henceforth
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: hens-FAWTH.
What does henceforth mean?
- From now on; from this time on.“I will try to do a better job, henceforth, now that I know the proper technique!”
- Further within this document.
Where does henceforth come from?
From Middle English hennes forth, hens-forþ, hennes-forþ, from modification of Old English heonan forþ with an adverbial genitive suffix.
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Questions about saying henceforth
How do you pronounce henceforth?
Say hens-FORTH. The American pronunciation is /ˌhɛnsˈfɔrθ/. In British English it is /ˌhɛnsˈfɔːθ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in henceforth?
Henceforth has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FORTH). Broken into parts: hens · FORTH.
Is henceforth pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌhɛnsˈfɔːθ/ (hens-FAWTH).