How to pronounce lefthanded
Say it like left-HAN-did. Lefthanded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HAN).
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US American/ˌlɛftˈhændɪd/left-HAN-did
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- left
- HAN
- did
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lefthanded pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- leftGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- HANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- didKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does lefthanded mean?
adjective
- Alternative spelling of left-handed.
Where does lefthanded come from?
From left + handed.
Words that rhyme with lefthanded
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lefthanded.
Questions about saying lefthanded
How do you pronounce lefthanded?
Say left-HAN-did. The American pronunciation is /ˌlɛftˈhændɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lefthanded?
Lefthanded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HAN). Broken into parts: left · HAN · did.