To pronounce "high-handed", say HIGHH-and-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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HIGHH-and-ed
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"high-handed" has 3 syllables: highh-and-ed. It rhymes with highhanded, if that helps it stick.
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"High-handed" has 3 syllables: highh · and · ed.
High-handed: Using power or authority without proper consideration for the feelings or rights of others.
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