To pronounce "hands-on", say HANDS-on — 2 syllables, IPA /ˌhændz ˈɒn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˌhændz ˈɒn/
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"hands-on" has 2 syllables: hands-on.
adjective
“Hands-on computing can make complicated computer tasks more natural to users.”
"Hands-on" has 2 syllables: hands · on.
The IPA transcription of "hands-on" is /ˌhændz ˈɒn/.
Hands-on: Involving active participation.
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