How to Pronounce Offhand

To pronounce "offhand", say OFFH-and — 2 syllables, IPA /ˌɔfˈhænd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

offhand

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 offhand, then compare with the target. Your audio stays on this device — nothing is uploaded.

2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˌɔfˈhænd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “offhand”

"offhand" has 2 syllables: offh-and. It rhymes with reprimand and command, if that helps it stick.

What does offhand mean?

adjective

  1. Without planning or thinking ahead.

    “She gave an offhand speech.”

  2. Careless; without sufficient thought or consideration.

    “He doesn't realise how hurtful his offhand remarks can be.”

adverb

  1. Right away, immediately, without thinking about it.

    “Offhand, I'd guess that that's a yellow-bellied sapsucker.”

  2. In an offhand manner.

Synonyms

extemporaneousimpromptuoff-the-cuff

Hear “offhand” in real sentences

Real example sentences from Tatoeba (CC-BY) — tap to hear each one, or see it used on YouGlish.

Words that rhyme with offhand

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

reprimandcommandexpanddemandunderstandbandlandbrandstandgrandhinterlandhand

Related words

carelessunpreparedunrehearsedextemporaneousextemporeoff-the-cuffextemporaryad-lib

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "offhand"?▾

"Offhand" has 2 syllables: offh · and.

What is the IPA transcription of "offhand"?▾

The IPA transcription of "offhand" is /ˌɔfˈhænd/.

What does "offhand" mean?▾

Offhand: Without planning or thinking ahead.

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

Open “offhand” in the full dictionary →