How to Pronounce "henpecked"
word
HEN-pekt
HEN-pekt
Definition
A man who is controlled or dominated by his wife and often does what she tells him, usually used humorously or disapprovingly.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɛnˌpɛkt
British English
hˈɛnpɛkt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HEN-pekt
UK
HEN-pekt
Listen in Context
He is henpecked by his wife and always does what she says.
People joked that he was henpecked at the party.
Some say he is henpecked, but he doesn't mind.
My uncle is so henpecked, he has to ask his wife before buying a new shirt.