How to pronounce handbill
Say it like HAND-bil. Handbill has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAND).
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US American/ˈhændˌbɪl/HAND-bil
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- HAND
- bil
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Handbill pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HANDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- bilGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does handbill mean?
noun
- A pruning hook.
- A chopping instrument; billhook.
- A loose printed sheet, to be distributed by hand.
Where does handbill come from?
From hand + bill (“cutting instrument”).
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Questions about saying handbill
How do you pronounce handbill?
Say HAND-bil. The American pronunciation is /ˈhændˌbɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in handbill?
Handbill has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAND). Broken into parts: HAND · bil.