How to Pronounce "henchmen"
word
ˈhɛntʃmən
HENCH-muhn
hˈɛntʃmɛn
HENCH-men
Definition
A henchman is a loyal supporter, usually someone who helps a powerful leader carry out harmful or illegal acts; commonly refers to assistants of a villain or criminal.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɛntʃmən
British English
hˈɛntʃmɛn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HENCH-muhn
UK
HENCH-men
Listen in Context
The villain ordered his henchmen to capture the hero.
The police arrested the gangster's henchmen last night.
The boss is always surrounded by his loyal henchmen.
You can't get close to the leader without getting past his henchmen first.