To pronounce "henceforth", say HENC-ef-orth — 3 syllables, IPA /hɛnsˈfɔɹθ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/hɛnsˈfɔɹθ/
IPA
"henceforth" has 3 syllables: henc-ef-orth. It rhymes with swarth and thenceforth, if that helps it stick.
adverb
“I will try to do a better job, henceforth, now that I know the proper technique!”
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"Henceforth" has 3 syllables: henc · ef · orth.
The IPA transcription of "henceforth" is /hɛnsˈfɔɹθ/.
Henceforth: From now on; from this time on.
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