Henrietta
pronunciation
How to pronounce Henrietta in British English:
UK [,henri'etə]
How to pronounce Henrietta in American English:
US
Word Origin
- Henrietta
- fem. proper name, from French Henriette, fem. diminutive of Henri (see Henry). In late 19c. a type of light dress fabric.
Example
- 1. She would take place of me then , and Henrietta would not dislike that .
- 2. Brendle ‘ s13-year-old daughter , Ashley , named the chicken Henrietta after the discovery Thursday .
- 3. He named the land after the king \'s wife , Henrietta maria , or mary .
- 4. I thought i \'d take henrietta , it would make a little break .
- 5. I thought I \'d take Henrietta , it would make a little break .