How to pronounce handheld
Say it like HAND-HELD. Handheld has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAND).
- HAND
- HELD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Handheld 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.
- HELDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of handheld
American and British speakers say handheld in essentially the same way: /ˈhændˈhɛld/ in the US and /ˈhændˌhɛld/ in the UK.
British respelling: HAND-held.
What does handheld mean?
- Alternative form of hand-held.
- Alternative form of hand-held.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- hand-held
Words that rhyme with handheld
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of handheld.
Questions about saying handheld
How do you pronounce handheld?
Say HAND-HELD. The American pronunciation is /ˈhændˈhɛld/. In British English it is /ˈhændˌhɛld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in handheld?
Handheld has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAND). Broken into parts: HAND · HELD.
Do Americans and Brits say handheld the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhændˈhɛld/ and the British form is /ˈhændˌhɛld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.