How to Pronounce Handcuffed

To pronounce "handcuffed", say HANDC-uff-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

HANDC-uff-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “handcuffed”

"handcuffed" has 3 syllables: handc-uff-ed. It rhymes with chuffed and stuffed, if that helps it stick.

What does handcuffed mean?

verb

  1. To apply handcuffs to
  2. To restrain or restrict.

    “Dang, I’m handcuffed by these regulations. I’d like to help but it’d be illegal.”

Synonyms

manacle

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Words that rhyme with handcuffed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

chuffedstuffedhuffedscuffedsniftsnuffedluftgriftrebuffedsquiffedpuffedoverstuffed

Related words

manaclehandlockcuffcuffsattachedboundcommittedconstrained

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "handcuffed"?▾

"Handcuffed" has 3 syllables: handc · uff · ed.

What does "handcuffed" mean?▾

Handcuffed: To apply handcuffs to

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