How to pronounce handout
Say it like HAN-dowt. Handout has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAN).
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- HAN
- dowt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Handout 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.
- dowtGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of handout
American and British speakers say handout in essentially the same way: /ˈhænˌdaʊt/ in the US and /ˈhændaʊt/ in the UK.
British respelling: HAN-dowt.
What does handout mean?
- An act of handing out something.
- A printed sheet such as a leaflet or pamphlet, or a worksheet, that is given out free of charge (usually by hand) for a certain use, for example as an advertisement or for information.
- Synonym of press release (“an official written statement that is sent to the media so that it can be publicized”).
- Of a thing: given out free of charge, usually by hand.
- Of or pertaining to the giving of handouts (gifts of money or material assistance, printed sheets, etc.).
Where does handout come from?
Deverbal from hand out.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying handout
How do you pronounce handout?
Say HAN-dowt. The American pronunciation is /ˈhænˌdaʊt/. In British English it is /ˈhændaʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in handout?
Handout has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAN). Broken into parts: HAN · dowt.
Do Americans and Brits say handout the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhænˌdaʊt/ and the British form is /ˈhændaʊt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.