How to pronounce henceforward
Say it like hens-FOR-wurd. Henceforward has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOR).
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- hens
- FOR
- wurd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Henceforward pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hensKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- FORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- wurdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of henceforward
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: hens-FAW-wurd.
What does henceforward mean?
- from now on; from this time on
Where does henceforward come from?
From Middle English hennes forward, equivalent to hence + forward.
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Words that rhyme with henceforward
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Questions about saying henceforward
How do you pronounce henceforward?
Say hens-FOR-wurd. The American pronunciation is /hɛnsˈfɔrwɝd/. In British English it is /hɛnsˈfɔːwɜːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in henceforward?
Henceforward has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOR). Broken into parts: hens · FOR · wurd.
Is henceforward 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 /hɛnsˈfɔːwɜːd/ (hens-FAW-wurd).