How to Pronounce Hens

To pronounce "hens", say HENS — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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💡 Tip for remembering “hens”

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

Sounds exactly like: hennes, henze — easy to mix up when writing.

What does hens mean?

noun

  1. A female chicken (Gallus gallus), particularly a sexually mature one kept for its eggs.
  2. A female of other bird species, particularly a sexually mature female fowl.

Synonyms

hard clamhen-clamhen-fishbachelorettehen-birdhenfish

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Words that rhyme with hens

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contendscleanselensbensmenspenstensbenzdens

Related words

biddybiddiesbirdsbroadsbroodychickenschicksdames

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hens"?▾

"Hens" has one syllable.

What does "hens" mean?▾

Hens: A female chicken (Gallus gallus), particularly a sexually mature one kept for its eggs.

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