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Definition:

(nou) the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb (nou) a hired laborer on a farm or ranch (nou) something written by hand (nou) ability (nou) a position given by its location to the side of an object (nou) the cards held in a card game by a given player at any given time (nou) one of two sides of an issue (nou) a rotating pointer on the face of a timepiece (nou) a unit of length equal to 4 inches; used in measuring horses (nou) a member of the crew of a ship (nou) a card player in a game of bridge (nou) a round of applause to signify approval (nou) terminal part of the forelimb in certain vertebrates (e.g. apes or kangaroos)- Springfield (Mass.) Union (nou) physical assistance

Phonetic Transcription:

hænd

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Common mistakes of hands pronunciation

Misplacing the "h": Some learners might pronounce "hands" without the initial "h" sound, saying "ands." This can confuse listeners. Tip: Emphasize the "h" sound by practicing words like "hat" /hæt/ to strengthen your pronunciation.
Incorrect vowel sound: The vowel in "hands" can be mispronounced as a short "a" sound, leading to "hends." The correct pronunciation is /hændz/ in both US and UK English. Tip: Practice with similar words like "sand" /sænd/ to master the vowel sound.
Skipping the final "s": Some may pronounce "hands" as "hand," omitting the final "s." This changes the meaning. The correct pronunciation is /hændz/. Tip: Focus on the plural form by repeating "dogs" /dɔɡz/ to reinforce the final "s" sound.
Overemphasizing the "d": Learners might stress the "d" in "hands," leading to a sound like "hansd." The correct stress is on the "h" and "a." Tip: Use words like "land" /lænd/ to practice the correct stress pattern without overemphasizing consonants.
Mispronouncing the "s" as "z": Some may pronounce "hands" with a voiced "z" sound, saying "handz." The correct pronunciation is /hændz/, with an unvoiced "s." Tip: Practice with "cats" /kæts/ to reinforce the unvoiced "s" sound.

Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "hands" correctly?

The word "hands" is pronounced as /hændz/ in both American and British English. The stress is on the single syllable, making it short and clear.

What is the syllable structure of "hands"?

The word "hands" has one syllable. It combines the vowel sound "æ" with the consonant sounds "h" and "ndz" at the end.

Are there any common mistakes when pronouncing "hands"?

Some learners might mistakenly pronounce "hands" with a silent "h," saying it like "ands." Remember to clearly articulate the initial "h" sound for proper pronunciation.

Is there a difference in pronunciation of "hands" between American and British English?

No, the pronunciation of "hands" is the same in both American and British English, with the IPA notation /hændz/. The stress and vowel sounds remain consistent across both dialects.