How to pronounce womanhandle
Say it like WUUM-un-han-dul. Womanhandle has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUUM).
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- WUUM
- un
- han
- dul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Womanhandle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WUUMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- hanGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- dulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of womanhandle
American and British speakers say womanhandle in essentially the same way: /ˈwʊmənˌhændəl/ in the US and /ˈwʊmənˌhændəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: WUUM-un-han-dul.
What does womanhandle mean?
- To handle someone or something gently, or with very little effort (sometimes as opposed to manhandle).
- To manhandle or treat roughly (when done by a woman).
Where does womanhandle come from?
Blend of woman + manhandle.
Questions about saying womanhandle
How do you pronounce womanhandle?
Say WUUM-un-han-dul. The American pronunciation is /ˈwʊmənˌhændəl/. In British English it is /ˈwʊmənˌhændəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in womanhandle?
Womanhandle has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUUM). Broken into parts: WUUM · un · han · dul.
Do Americans and Brits say womanhandle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwʊmənˌhændəl/ and the British form is /ˈwʊmənˌhændəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.