How to pronounce handicapped
Say it like HAN-dee-kapt. Handicapped has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAN).
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- HAN
- dee
- kapt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Handicapped pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kaptGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of handicapped
American and British speakers say handicapped in essentially the same way: /ˈhændiˌkæpt/ in the US and /ˈhændɪˌkæpt/ in the UK.
British respelling: HAN-dih-kapt.
What does handicapped mean?
- simple past and past participle of handicap How to pronounce handicap
- Having a handicap.“handicapped person”
- A disabled person.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying handicapped
How do you pronounce handicapped?
Say HAN-dee-kapt. The American pronunciation is /ˈhændiˌkæpt/. In British English it is /ˈhændɪˌkæpt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in handicapped?
Handicapped has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAN). Broken into parts: HAN · dee · kapt.
Do Americans and Brits say handicapped the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhændiˌkæpt/ and the British form is /ˈhændɪˌkæpt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.