How to Pronounce Handout

To pronounce "handout", say HAND-out — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈhændaʊt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈhændaʊt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “handout”

"handout" has 2 syllables: hand-out. It rhymes with stout and rout, if that helps it stick.

What does handout mean?

noun

  1. A worksheet, leaflet, or pamphlet that is given out (usually by hand) for a certain use.
  2. A gift to the poor or needy.

    “It's a place to get a hand up, not a handout.”

Words that rhyme with handout

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

stoutroutflouttoutdevoutdoubtspoutpoutgloutcloutscoutshout

Related words

releasepamphletflierbrochurebookletpublicationfactsheetdocument

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "handout"?▾

"Handout" has 2 syllables: hand · out.

What is the IPA transcription of "handout"?▾

The IPA transcription of "handout" is /ˈhændaʊt/.

What does "handout" mean?▾

Handout: A worksheet, leaflet, or pamphlet that is given out (usually by hand) for a certain use.

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