How to pronounce handholding
Say it like HAND-hohl-ding. Handholding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAND).
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US American/ˈhændˌhoʊldɪŋ/HAND-hohl-ding
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- HAND
- hohl
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Handholding 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.
- hohlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does handholding mean?
noun
- The holding of hands.
- Strong personal support or reassurance.
- Holding hands.
- Deeply and ostentatiously in love.
Where does handholding come from?
From hand + holding.
Questions about saying handholding
How do you pronounce handholding?
Say HAND-hohl-ding. The American pronunciation is /ˈhændˌhoʊldɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in handholding?
Handholding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAND). Broken into parts: HAND · hohl · ding.