How to pronounce Henderson
Say it like HEN-der-sun. Henderson has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEN).
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- HEN
- der
- sun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Henderson 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.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- sunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Henderson
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HEN-duh-sun.
What does Henderson mean?
- A town in Buenos Aires province, Argentina.
Where does Henderson come from?
From Hendry + -son.
Questions about saying Henderson
How do you pronounce Henderson?
Say HEN-der-sun. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛndɚsən/. In British English it is /ˈhɛndəsən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Henderson?
Henderson has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEN). Broken into parts: HEN · der · sun.
Is Henderson 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 /ˈhɛndəsən/ (HEN-duh-sun).