How to Pronounce Handler

To pronounce "handler", say HANDL-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈhæn.dlə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈhæn.dlə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “handler”

"handler" has 2 syllables: handl-er. It rhymes with panhandler and mandler, if that helps it stick.

What does handler mean?

noun

  1. One who handles something (especially manually) or someone.

    “The handler of a weapon gets a symbolic sensation of deadly power.”

  2. (in combination) A controller, trainer, someone who handles a specified thing, animal or person (especially a prizefighter).

    “The spy's handler told him to approach the subject by posing as a dog handler.”

Words that rhyme with handler

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

panhandlermandlerandlercandlerchandlerkandlerlandlersandler

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "handler"?▾

"Handler" has 2 syllables: handl · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "handler"?▾

The IPA transcription of "handler" is /ˈhæn.dlə/.

What does "handler" mean?▾

Handler: One who handles something (especially manually) or someone.

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