How to pronounce handles
Say it like HAN-dulz. Handles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAN).
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- HAN
- dulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Handles 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.
- dulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of handles
American and British speakers say handles in essentially the same way: /ˈhændəlz/ in the US and /ˈhændəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: HAN-dulz.
What does handles mean?
- plural of handle How to pronounce handle
- third-person singular simple present indicative of handle How to pronounce handle
Questions about saying handles
How do you pronounce handles?
Say HAN-dulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈhændəlz/. In British English it is /ˈhændəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in handles?
Handles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAN). Broken into parts: HAN · dulz.
Do Americans and Brits say handles the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhændəlz/ and the British form is /ˈhændəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.