To pronounce "hand-washing", say HANDW-ash-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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HANDW-ash-ing
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"hand-washing" has 3 syllables: handw-ash-ing.
"Hand-washing" has 3 syllables: handw · ash · ing.
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