How to pronounce handstand
Say it like HAND-stand. Handstand has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAND).
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US American/ˈhændˌstænd/HAND-stand
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- HAND
- stand
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Handstand 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.
- standGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
What does handstand mean?
noun
- The act of standing on one's hands, most often in an inverted way.
- The position of standing on one's hands.
- Synonym of headstand.
- To perform a handstand.
Where does handstand come from?
From hand + stand.
Words that rhyme with handstand
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of handstand.
Questions about saying handstand
How do you pronounce handstand?
Say HAND-stand. The American pronunciation is /ˈhændˌstænd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in handstand?
Handstand has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAND). Broken into parts: HAND · stand.