How to Pronounce Hench

To pronounce "hench", say HENCH — one syllable, IPA /hɛntʃ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

5

Letters

/hɛntʃ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “hench”

"hench" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with clench and wench, if that helps it stick.

What does hench mean?

noun

  1. The narrow side of chimney stack, a haunch.
  2. The side of an arch from the topmost part (crown) to the bottommost part (impost).

verb

  1. To be a henchman or henchwoman, usually for a supervillain.

adjective

  1. Big, strong, and muscular.

    “He's well hench.”

Synonyms

buffenormous

Words that rhyme with hench

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

clenchwenchblenchentrenchdrenchfrenchstenchtrenchbenchquenchretrenchworkbench

Related words

haunchinghanchhunkershucklehenchwenchhunchhuxenheel

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hench"?▾

"Hench" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "hench"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hench" is /hɛntʃ/.

What does "hench" mean?▾

Hench: The narrow side of chimney stack, a haunch.

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