How to Pronounce Handrails

To pronounce "handrails", say HANDR-ails — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

handrails

Tap to hear · American accent

Accent

If an accent sounds the same, your device is missing that voice — it falls back to the closest one.

Speed

Syllable by syllable — tap each one

Practice: Record & Compare

Record yourself saying handrails, then compare with the target. Your audio stays on this device — nothing is uploaded.

2

Syllables

9

Letters

HANDR-ails

Say it like

💡 Tip for remembering “handrails”

"handrails" has 2 syllables: handr-ails. It rhymes with entails and travails, if that helps it stick.

What does handrails mean?

noun

  1. A rail which can be held, such as on the side of a staircase, ramp or other walkway, and serving as a support or guard.

Words that rhyme with handrails

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

entailstravailsdetailsgaleswailstailstalesnailstrailssailsbalesprevails

Related words

banisterbannisterbalustradebalustersbarsguardrailshandholdsmanifolds

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "handrails"?▾

"Handrails" has 2 syllables: handr · ails.

What does "handrails" mean?▾

Handrails: A rail which can be held, such as on the side of a staircase, ramp or other walkway, and serving as a support or guard.

Want the definition, translations into 8 languages, and read-aloud for full sentences?

Open “handrails” in the full dictionary →