How to pronounce henge
Say it like HENJ. Henge is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- HENJ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Henge pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HENJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of henge
American and British speakers say henge in essentially the same way: /hɛndʒ/ in the US and /hɛndʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: HENJ.
What does henge mean?
- A prehistoric enclosure in the form of a circle or circular arc defined by a raised circular bank and a circular ditch usually running inside the bank, with one or more entrances leading into the enclosed open space.
- Alternate form of hong.
Where does henge come from?
Back-formation from Stonehenge, although it is not strictly a henge.
Words that rhyme with henge
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of henge.
Questions about saying henge
How do you pronounce henge?
Say HENJ. The American pronunciation is /hɛndʒ/. In British English it is /hɛndʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in henge?
Henge is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: HENJ.
Do Americans and Brits say henge the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /hɛndʒ/ and the British form is /hɛndʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.