How to Pronounce Handedness

To pronounce "handedness", say HAND-edn-ess — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

HAND-edn-ess

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💡 Tip for remembering “handedness”

"handedness" has 3 syllables: hand-edn-ess. It rhymes with candidness, if that helps it stick.

What does handedness mean?

noun

  1. The property that distinguishes an asymmetric object from its mirror image. For example, the essential difference between a left and right glove.
  2. A preference (usually innate) for using one hand rather than the other.

Synonyms

chirality

Words that rhyme with handedness

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

candidness

Related words

lateralitychiralityclosehandednessdichroismanisotropyperverseheterochiralityhomotheticity

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "handedness"?▾

"Handedness" has 3 syllables: hand · edn · ess.

What does "handedness" mean?▾

Handedness: The property that distinguishes an asymmetric object from its mirror image. For example, the essential difference between a left and right glove.

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