How to pronounce henhouse
Say it like HEN-hows. Henhouse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEN).
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- HEN
- hows
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Henhouse 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.
- howsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of henhouse
American and British speakers say henhouse in essentially the same way: /ˈhɛnˌhaʊs/ in the US and /ˈhɛnˌhaʊs/ in the UK.
British respelling: HEN-hows.
What does henhouse mean?
- Synonym of hencoop.
Where does henhouse come from?
From hen + house.
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Questions about saying henhouse
How do you pronounce henhouse?
Say HEN-hows. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛnˌhaʊs/. In British English it is /ˈhɛnˌhaʊs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in henhouse?
Henhouse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEN). Broken into parts: HEN · hows.
Do Americans and Brits say henhouse the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɛnˌhaʊs/ and the British form is /ˈhɛnˌhaʊs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.