English pronunciation · Words Starting with H
Hand Pronunciation
Hand is pronounced HAND, IPA /ˈhænd/.
HAND
US /ˈhænd/ · UK /ˈhænd/
Syllables: HAND (1 syllable)
noun and verb: The part of the body at the end of the arm, or to pass something to someone.
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Hand in a Sentence
- He held the ticket in his left hand.
- Hand me the scissors, please.
- She has a steady hand with a brush.
Common Mispronunciations of Hand
Not AND
Breathe the h out at the front. Without it the word collapses into and, which is how a hand becomes an and in careless speech.
Not HAN-duh
The n runs straight into the d with no vowel between them, and nothing at all follows the d.
Tip: Handbag, handful and handwriting all keep the d audible, however quickly the compound is said.
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