How to Pronounce Henchman

To pronounce "henchman", say HENCHM-an — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈhɛntʃ.mən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈhɛntʃ.mən/

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💡 Tip for remembering “henchman”

"henchman" has 2 syllables: henchm-an. It rhymes with henchmen, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: henchmen — easy to mix up when writing.

What does henchman mean?

noun

  1. A loyal and trusted follower or subordinate.
  2. A person who supports a political figure chiefly out of selfish interests.

Words that rhyme with henchman

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

henchmen

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "henchman"?▾

"Henchman" has 2 syllables: henchm · an.

What is the IPA transcription of "henchman"?▾

The IPA transcription of "henchman" is /ˈhɛntʃ.mən/.

What does "henchman" mean?▾

Henchman: A loyal and trusted follower or subordinate.

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