How to pronounce handrail
Say it like HAN-drayl. Handrail has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAN).
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US American/ˈhænˌdreɪl/HAN-drayl
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- HAN
- drayl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Handrail 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.
- draylGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
What does handrail mean?
noun
- A rail which can be held, such as on the side of a staircase, ramp, or other walkway, and serving as a support or guard.
- A moving continuous belt-like rail on either side of an escalator which users can hold on to for support.
Where does handrail come from?
From hand + rail.
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Questions about saying handrail
How do you pronounce handrail?
Say HAN-drayl. The American pronunciation is /ˈhænˌdreɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in handrail?
Handrail has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAN). Broken into parts: HAN · drayl.