handspan

Questions

What does handspan mean?

The distance between the outstretched tips of the little finger and thumb when used as a unit of measurement.

Where does handspan come from?

From hand + span.

How to pronounce handspan

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “handspan”.
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 “handspan”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “handspan” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.