How to pronounce henna
Say it like HEN-uh. Henna has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEN).
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- HEN
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Henna 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of henna
American and British speakers say henna in essentially the same way: /ˈhɛnə/ in the US and /ˈhɛnə/ in the UK.
British respelling: HEN-uh.
What does henna mean?
- A shrub, Lawsonia inermis, having fragrant reddish flowers.
- A flower of this plant.
- A reddish plant substance, prepared from the dried leaves of this plant, used for temporary tattoos and hair coloring. Hair colorings range from bright red to earth brown to near black.
- To dye or tattoo with henna.
- Of a rich reddish-brown color.
Words that rhyme with henna
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of henna.
Questions about saying henna
How do you pronounce henna?
Say HEN-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛnə/. In British English it is /ˈhɛnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in henna?
Henna has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEN). Broken into parts: HEN · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say henna the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɛnə/ and the British form is /ˈhɛnə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.