How to Pronounce Handling

To pronounce "handling", say HANDL-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈhændlɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈhændlɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “handling”

"handling" has 2 syllables: handl-ing. It rhymes with dandling and brandling, if that helps it stick.

What does handling mean?

noun

  1. A touching, controlling, managing, using, take care of, etc., with the hand or hands, or as with the hands.
  2. The mode of using the pencil or brush; style of touch.

Words that rhyme with handling

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dandlingbrandlingpanhandlingcandlingmishandlingshandling

Related words

manipulationtreatmenthandingmanageexecutioncontrolmanoeuvrabilitymanoeuvring

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "handling"?▾

"Handling" has 2 syllables: handl · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "handling"?▾

The IPA transcription of "handling" is /ˈhændlɪŋ/.

What does "handling" mean?▾

Handling: A touching, controlling, managing, using, take care of, etc., with the hand or hands, or as with the hands.

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