henpecked meaning

UK US /ˈhɛnpɛkt/ 2 syllables

henpecked (adjective): harassed by persistent nagging.

Definition of henpecked

  1. harassed by persistent nagging

    Synonyms: dominated

    Similar: submissive

How to pronounce henpecked

henpecked is pronounced /ˈhɛnpɛkt/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Scrabble score: 21 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with HE · words ending in ED · 9-letter words

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