How to pronounce handgun
Say it like HAND-guhn. Handgun has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAND).
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US American/ˈhændˌɡʌn/HAND-guhn
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- HAND
- guhn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Handgun 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.
- guhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
What does handgun mean?
noun
- A small gun with a relatively short barrel, designed to be held and operated with a single hand.
Where does handgun come from?
From hand + gun.
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Questions about saying handgun
How do you pronounce handgun?
Say HAND-guhn. The American pronunciation is /ˈhændˌɡʌn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in handgun?
Handgun has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAND). Broken into parts: HAND · guhn.