Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

handclasp

/hˈændklˌæsp/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.17 in modern English

Syllables
hand-clasp
IPA
/hˈændklˌæsp/
17
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A handshake.

Etymology

From hand + clasp.

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Questions

How do you pronounce handclasp?
The recorded pronunciation is /hˈændklˌæsp/.
What does handclasp mean?
A handshake.
Where does handclasp come from?
From hand + clasp.

How to pronounce handclasp

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