How to pronounce handler
Say it like HAND-ler. Handler has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAND).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈhændlɚ/HAND-ler
UK British/ˈhændlə/HAND-luh
- HAND
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Handler 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.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of handler
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAND-luh.
What does handler mean?
noun
- One who handles something (especially manually) or someone.“The handler of a weapon gets a symbolic sensation of deadly power.”
- A controller, trainer, someone who handles a specified thing, animal or person (especially a prizefighter).“The spy's handler told him to approach the subject by posing as a dog handler.”
- An advisor or manager providing guidance to a person occupying public office or a prominent position.“The governor received guidance on how to best disseminate key information to the public from her handler.”
Where does handler come from?
From Middle English handler, handiller, equivalent to handle + -er.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying handler
How do you pronounce handler?
Say HAND-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈhændlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈhændlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in handler?
Handler has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAND). Broken into parts: HAND · ler.
Is handler 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 /ˈhændlə/ (HAND-luh).