How to pronounce handed
Say it like HAN-dud. Handed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAN).
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- HAN
- dud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Handed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- dudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of handed
American and British speakers say handed in essentially the same way: /ˈhændəd/ in the US and /ˈhændɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: HAN-did.
What does handed mean?
- having or involving the use of hands“a handed, tree-living animal”“a four-handed card game”
Where does handed come from?
From hand + -ed.
Words that rhyme with handed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of handed.
Questions about saying handed
How do you pronounce handed?
Say HAN-dud. The American pronunciation is /ˈhændəd/. In British English it is /ˈhændɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in handed?
Handed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAN). Broken into parts: HAN · dud.
Do Americans and Brits say handed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhændəd/ and the British form is /ˈhændɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.