How to pronounce handlebar
Say it like HAN-dul-bar. Handlebar has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAN).
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- HAN
- dul
- bar
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Handlebar 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.
- dulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- barKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of handlebar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: HAN-dul-bah.
What does handlebar mean?
- The bar used to steer a bicycle, motorbike, or similar vehicle using the hands.
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Where does handlebar come from?
From handle + bar.
Questions about saying handlebar
How do you pronounce handlebar?
Say HAN-dul-bar. The American pronunciation is /ˈhændəlbɑr/. In British English it is /ˈhændəlbɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in handlebar?
Handlebar has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAN). Broken into parts: HAN · dul · bar.
Is handlebar pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈhændəlbɑː/ (HAN-dul-bah).