How to pronounce unhand
Say it like un-HAND. Unhand has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HAND).
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- un
- HAND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unhand pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- HANDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of unhand
American and British speakers say unhand in essentially the same way: /ʌnˈhænd/ in the US and /ʌnˈhænd/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-HAND.
What does unhand mean?
- To release from the hand; to let go.
Where does unhand come from?
From un- + hand.
Words that rhyme with unhand
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of unhand.
Questions about saying unhand
How do you pronounce unhand?
Say un-HAND. The American pronunciation is /ʌnˈhænd/. In British English it is /ʌnˈhænd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unhand?
Unhand has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HAND). Broken into parts: un · HAND.
Do Americans and Brits say unhand the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʌnˈhænd/ and the British form is /ʌnˈhænd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.