How to Pronounce Handicapping

To pronounce "handicapping", say HAND-ic-app-ing — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

12

Letters

HAND-ic-app-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “handicapping”

"handicapping" has 4 syllables: hand-ic-app-ing. It rhymes with flapping and rapping, if that helps it stick.

What does handicapping mean?

verb

  1. To encumber with a handicap in any contest.
  2. (by extension) To place at disadvantage.

    “The candidate was handicapped by her lack of experience.”

noun

  1. The imposition of a handicap.

Words that rhyme with handicapping

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

flappingrappingyappingstrappingwrappingsappingtappinglappingoverlappingsnappingtrappingcapping

Related words

incapacitateddisabledunfitself-handicapimpairmentdisadvantageimpedimenthindrance

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "handicapping"?▾

"Handicapping" has 4 syllables: hand · ic · app · ing.

What does "handicapping" mean?▾

Handicapping: To encumber with a handicap in any contest.

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