How to Pronounce "mother hen"
expression
ˈməðɝ/ /ˈhɛn
MUH-thur HEN
ˈmʌðə(ɹ)/ /hˈɛn
MUTH-uh HEN
Definition
A 'mother hen' is someone, usually a woman, who is very protective and caring, often in an excessive way, especially towards others.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈməðɝ/ /ˈhɛn
British English
ˈmʌðə(ɹ)/ /hˈɛn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MUH-thur HEN
UK
MUTH-uh HEN
Listen in Context
My aunt is a real mother hen, always checking if we've eaten.
As a teacher, she acts like a mother hen with her students.
He calls his sister a mother hen because she worries a lot.
Stop being such a mother hen! I'll be fine on my own.