How to Pronounce Glad-handing

To pronounce "glad-handing", say GLADH-and-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

GLADH-and-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “glad-handing”

"glad-handing" has 3 syllables: gladh-and-ing.

What does glad-handing mean?

verb

  1. To be overly friendly with (a stranger) in order to gain an advantage.
  2. To extend a glad hand (to someone); to welcome warmly.

noun

  1. The act of one who glad-hands.

Related words

gladnessgladdeninggladsomenesshandsiesgladdenerblessingexhilarationgleefulness

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How many syllables are in "glad-handing"?▾

"Glad-handing" has 3 syllables: gladh · and · ing.

What does "glad-handing" mean?▾

Glad-handing: To be overly friendly with (a stranger) in order to gain an advantage.

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