To pronounce "handed-down", say HAND-edd-own — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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HAND-edd-own
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"handed-down" has 3 syllables: hand-edd-own.
"Handed-down" has 3 syllables: hand · edd · own.
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