To pronounce "single-handedly", say SINGL-eh-and-edly — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"single-handedly" has 4 syllables: singl-eh-and-edly.
adverb
“She single-handedly organized the whole event, and even set up all the chairs herself.”
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"Single-handedly" has 4 syllables: singl · eh · and · edly.
Single-handedly: Alone; without assistance; by oneself.
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