How to pronounce farmhand
Say it like FARM-hand. Farmhand has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FARM).
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- FARM
- hand
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Farmhand pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FARMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- handGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of farmhand
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: FAHM-hand.
What does farmhand mean?
- Synonym of farmworker.
- A player in the minor leagues.
Where does farmhand come from?
From farm + hand.
Questions about saying farmhand
How do you pronounce farmhand?
Say FARM-hand. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɑrmˌhænd/. In British English it is /ˈfɑːmˌhænd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in farmhand?
Farmhand has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FARM). Broken into parts: FARM · hand.
Is farmhand pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈfɑːmˌhænd/ (FAHM-hand).