How to Pronounce Handoff

To pronounce "handoff", say HAND-off — 2 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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HAND-off

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💡 Tip for remembering “handoff”

"handoff" has 2 syllables: hand-off. It rhymes with hand-off, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: hand-off — easy to mix up when writing.

What does handoff mean?

noun

  1. A pass made in a backward direction.
  2. The transfer of the radar identification of an aircraft from one controller to another when the aircraft enters the receiving controller's airspace and radio communications with the aircraft are transferred.

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Words that rhyme with handoff

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "handoff"?▾

"Handoff" has 2 syllables: hand · off.

What does "handoff" mean?▾

Handoff: A pass made in a backward direction.

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