How to pronounce hens
Say it like HENZ. Hens is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- HENZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hens pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HENZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of hens
American and British speakers say hens in essentially the same way: /hɛnz/ in the US and /hɛnz/ in the UK.
British respelling: HENZ.
What does hens mean?
- plural of hen How to pronounce hen
Words that rhyme with hens
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hens.
Questions about saying hens
How do you pronounce hens?
Say HENZ. The American pronunciation is /hɛnz/. In British English it is /hɛnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hens?
Hens is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: HENZ.
Do Americans and Brits say hens the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /hɛnz/ and the British form is /hɛnz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.