How to pronounce handpick
Say it like HAND-pik. Handpick has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAND).
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US American/ˈhændˌpɪk/HAND-pik
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- HAND
- pik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Handpick 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.
- pikGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does handpick mean?
verb
- To pick or harvest by hand.
- To select carefully and with individual attention.“Each year they handpick seven candidates for next year's committee.”
Where does handpick come from?
From hand + pick.
Questions about saying handpick
How do you pronounce handpick?
Say HAND-pik. The American pronunciation is /ˈhændˌpɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in handpick?
Handpick has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAND). Broken into parts: HAND · pik.