How to pronounce handsaw
Say it like HAND-saw. Handsaw has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAND).
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US American/ˈhændˌsɔ/HAND-saw
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- HAND
- saw
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Handsaw 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.
- sawGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
What does handsaw mean?
noun
- A saw small enough to be used by one hand.
Where does handsaw come from?
German Handsäge (“handsaw”), Danish håndsav (“handsaw”), Swedish handsåg (“handsaw”), Icelandic handsög (“handsaw”).
Questions about saying handsaw
How do you pronounce handsaw?
Say HAND-saw. The American pronunciation is /ˈhændˌsɔ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in handsaw?
Handsaw has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAND). Broken into parts: HAND · saw.