How to pronounce henpeck
Say it like HEN-pek. Henpeck has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEN).
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- HEN
- pek
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Henpeck 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.
- pekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of henpeck
American and British speakers say henpeck in essentially the same way: /ˈhɛnˌpɛk/ in the US and /ˈhɛnpɛk/ in the UK.
British respelling: HEN-pek.
What does henpeck mean?
- To nag persistently.
- To peck or peck at another bird.
- A man who is meekly subservient to his wife.
Where does henpeck come from?
From hen + peck.
Questions about saying henpeck
How do you pronounce henpeck?
Say HEN-pek. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛnˌpɛk/. In British English it is /ˈhɛnpɛk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in henpeck?
Henpeck has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEN). Broken into parts: HEN · pek.
Do Americans and Brits say henpeck the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɛnˌpɛk/ and the British form is /ˈhɛnpɛk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.