How to pronounce offhanded
Say it like awf-HAN-did. Offhanded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HAN).
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- awf
- HAN
- did
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Offhanded pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- awfKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- 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.
American vs British pronunciation of offhanded
American and British speakers say offhanded in essentially the same way: /ɔfˈhændɪd/ in the US and /ɒfˈhændɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: of-HAN-did.
What does offhanded mean?
- In a casual or curt style, without preparation or thought; impromptu, offhand.
Where does offhanded come from?
Alteration of offhand, after off- + handed.
Words that rhyme with offhanded
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of offhanded.
Questions about saying offhanded
How do you pronounce offhanded?
Say awf-HAN-did. The American pronunciation is /ɔfˈhændɪd/. In British English it is /ɒfˈhændɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in offhanded?
Offhanded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HAN). Broken into parts: awf · HAN · did.
Do Americans and Brits say offhanded the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɔfˈhændɪd/ and the British form is /ɒfˈhændɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.