Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

hands

/hæn(d)z/

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: 5.16 in modern English

Syllables
hands
IPA
/hæn(d)z/
9
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
1
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

plural of hand

verb

third-person singular simple present indicative of hand

name

A surname.

Derived Forms

handsfree handsy

Phrases

hands-free kiss hands look Ma, no hands piano four hands quiet hands

Synonyms

custody work force workforce manpower men

Rhymes With

stands demands lands bands brands understands commands sands expands strands glands grands

Questions

How do you pronounce hands?
The recorded pronunciation is /hæn(d)z/.
What does hands mean?
plural of hand

How to pronounce hands

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “hands”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/hæn(d)z/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “hands”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “hands” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.