How to pronounce henchman
Say it like HENCH-mun. Henchman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HENCH).
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- HENCH
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Henchman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HENCHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of henchman
American and British speakers say henchman in essentially the same way: /ˈhɛntʃmən/ in the US and /ˈhɛntʃmən/ in the UK.
British respelling: HENCH-mun.
What does henchman mean?
- A loyal and trusted follower or subordinate.
- A person who supports a political figure chiefly out of selfish interests.
- An assistant member of a criminal gang.
Where does henchman come from?
Inherited from Middle English henxman (“page, attendant”), from Old English *henġestmann, *hengstmann (“groom”, literally “horseman”), from henġest (“stallion, horse, steed, gelding”) + mann (“man”).
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Questions about saying henchman
How do you pronounce henchman?
Say HENCH-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛntʃmən/. In British English it is /ˈhɛntʃmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in henchman?
Henchman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HENCH). Broken into parts: HENCH · mun.
Do Americans and Brits say henchman the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɛntʃmən/ and the British form is /ˈhɛntʃmən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.