How to pronounce handhold
Say it like HAND-hohld. Handhold has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAND).
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US American/ˈhændˌhoʊld/HAND-hohld
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- HAND
- hohld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Handhold 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.
- hohldGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
What does handhold mean?
noun
- A projection that one may hold onto for support, e.g. in mountain climbing.
- An act of holding hands.
- The manner in which dancers hold each other's hands during a dance.
- Alternative form of hand-hold.
Where does handhold come from?
From hand + hold.
Questions about saying handhold
How do you pronounce handhold?
Say HAND-hohld. The American pronunciation is /ˈhændˌhoʊld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in handhold?
Handhold has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAND). Broken into parts: HAND · hohld.