Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

henge

/hɛnd͡ʒ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.99 in modern English

Syllables
henge
IPA
/hɛnd͡ʒ/
9
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
1
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A prehistoric enclosure in the form of a circle or circular arc defined by a raised circular bank and a circular ditch usually running inside the bank, with one or more entrances leading into the enclosed open space.

noun

A stone circle.

noun

Alternate form of hong.

Etymology

Back-formation from Stonehenge, although it is not strictly a henge.

Inflected Forms

henges (plural)

Derived Forms

Dronehenge hengelike hengiform woodhenge

Questions

How do you pronounce henge?
The recorded pronunciation is /hɛnd͡ʒ/.
What does henge mean?
A prehistoric enclosure in the form of a circle or circular arc defined by a raised circular bank and a circular ditch usually running inside the bank, with one or more entrances leading into the enclosed open space.
Where does henge come from?
Back-formation from Stonehenge, although it is not strictly a henge.

How to pronounce henge

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