How to pronounce henry
Say it like HEN-ree. Henry has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEN).
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- HEN
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Henry 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.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of henry
American and British speakers say henry in essentially the same way: /ˈhɛnri/ in the US and /ˈhɛnri/ in the UK.
British respelling: HEN-ree.
What does henry mean?
- a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
- English chemist who studied the quantities of gas absorbed by water at different temperatures and under different pressures (1775-1836)
- a leader of the American Revolution and a famous orator who spoke out against British rule of the American colonies (1736-1799)
Where does henry come from?
Named after American scientist Joseph Henry (1797–1878).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
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Questions about saying henry
How do you pronounce henry?
Say HEN-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛnri/. In British English it is /ˈhɛnri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in henry?
Henry has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEN). Broken into parts: HEN · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say henry the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɛnri/ and the British form is /ˈhɛnri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.