How to pronounce hansom
Say it like HAN-sum. Hansom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAN).
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US American/ˈhænsəm/HAN-sum
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- HAN
- sum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hansom 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.
- sumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does hansom mean?
noun
- a two-wheeled horse-drawn covered carriage with the driver's seat above and behind the passengers
Words that rhyme with hansom
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Words that sound like hansom
Questions about saying hansom
How do you pronounce hansom?
Say HAN-sum. The American pronunciation is /ˈhænsəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hansom?
Hansom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAN). Broken into parts: HAN · sum.
What words sound the same as hansom?
Hansom sounds the same as handsome in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.