hen

How to Split "hen" into Syllables

The word hen is divided into 1 syllables: hen. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• hen — 1st syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of hen:

• IPA: /hɛn/

📖 Definitions

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

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English hen, from Old English henn (“hen”), from Proto-West Germanic *hannju, from Proto-Germanic *hanjō (“hen”), from Proto-Indo-European *kan-, *kana- (“to sing”). Cognate with Saterland Frisian Hanne (“hen”), West Frisian hin (“hen”), Dutch hen (“hen”), German Low German Heen (“hen”), German Henne (“hen”), Danish høne (“hen”), Swedish höna (“hen”), Icelandic hæna (“hen”). Related to Old English hana (“cock, rooster”). Also cognat...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

Understanding how to break down hen into syllables helps with:

• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
• Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
• Reading fluency — Recognizing syllable patterns speeds up reading comprehension
• Poetry and lyrics — Syllable counting is essential for meter and rhythm
• Language learning — Non-native speakers benefit from syllable awareness

📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare hen with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
hen	1	hen
hum	1	hum
humane	3	hu-ma-ne
Hume	2	hu-me
Haman	2	ha-man

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to hen:

hence, Hench, henge, henna, Henri, Henry, Henley, Henson.