To pronounce "handholding", say HANDH-old-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
handholding
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HANDH-old-ing
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"handholding" has 3 syllables: handh-old-ing. It rhymes with scolding and holding, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Handholding" has 3 syllables: handh · old · ing.
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