How to pronounce handguns
Say it like HAND-guhnz. Handguns has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAND).
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US American/ˈhændˌɡʌnz/HAND-guhnz
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- HAND
- guhnz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Handguns 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.
- guhnzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
What does handguns mean?
noun
- plural of handgun How to pronounce handgun
Questions about saying handguns
How do you pronounce handguns?
Say HAND-guhnz. The American pronunciation is /ˈhændˌɡʌnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in handguns?
Handguns has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAND). Broken into parts: HAND · guhnz.