handpiece

Questions

What does handpiece mean?

The part of a dental drill, surgical instrument, etc. that is held in the hand.

Where does handpiece come from?

From hand + piece.

How to pronounce handpiece

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