How to pronounce henpecked
Say it like HEN-pekt. Henpecked has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEN).
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- HEN
- pekt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Henpecked 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.
- pektGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of henpecked
American and British speakers say henpecked in essentially the same way: /ˈhɛnˌpɛkt/ in the US and /ˈhɛnˌpɛkt/ in the UK.
British respelling: HEN-pekt.
What does henpecked mean?
- Intimidated or overwhelmed by a nagging or overbearing matriarch, wife, or girlfriend.
Where does henpecked come from?
From hen + pecked.
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Questions about saying henpecked
How do you pronounce henpecked?
Say HEN-pekt. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛnˌpɛkt/. In British English it is /ˈhɛnˌpɛkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in henpecked?
Henpecked has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEN). Broken into parts: HEN · pekt.
Do Americans and Brits say henpecked the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɛnˌpɛkt/ and the British form is /ˈhɛnˌpɛkt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.