How to pronounce handcuffing
Say it like HAND-kuhf-ing. Handcuffing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAND).
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US American/ˈhændˌkʌfɪŋ/HAND-kuhf-ing
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- HAND
- kuhf
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Handcuffing 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.
- kuhfGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does handcuffing mean?
verb
- present participle and gerund of handcuff How to pronounce handcuff
- The act by which somebody is handcuffed.
Questions about saying handcuffing
How do you pronounce handcuffing?
Say HAND-kuhf-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈhændˌkʌfɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in handcuffing?
Handcuffing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAND). Broken into parts: HAND · kuhf · ing.