How to pronounce handclap
Say it like HAND-klap. Handclap has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAND).
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US American/ˈhændˌklæp/HAND-klap
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- HAND
- klap
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Handclap 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.
- klapGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
What does handclap mean?
noun
- A single clap of the hands.
Where does handclap come from?
From hand + clap.
Questions about saying handclap
How do you pronounce handclap?
Say HAND-klap. The American pronunciation is /ˈhændˌklæp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in handclap?
Handclap has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAND). Broken into parts: HAND · klap.