How to Pronounce Hand-held

To pronounce "hand-held", say HANDH-eld — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈhændˌhɛld/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈhændˌhɛld/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “hand-held”

"hand-held" has 2 syllables: handh-eld.

What does hand-held mean?

noun

  1. A personal digital assistant or video game console that is small enough to be held in the hands.

adjective

  1. Held in one or both hands.
  2. Small and light enough to be operated while held in one or both hands.

Related words

handheldmobileportablehand-operatedmanuallypocket-sizedpocketnotebook

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hand-held"?▾

"Hand-held" has 2 syllables: handh · eld.

What is the IPA transcription of "hand-held"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hand-held" is /ˈhændˌhɛld/.

What does "hand-held" mean?▾

Hand-held: A personal digital assistant or video game console that is small enough to be held in the hands.

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