How do you pronounce "handful"?

In American English: /ˈhændˌfʊl/ (HAND-fuul). In British English: /hˈændfˌʊl/ (H-andf). In Canadian English: /ˈhændˌfʊl/ (HAND-fuul). In Australian English: /hˈandfəl/ (H).

Is "handful" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhændˌfʊl/ (HAND-fuul), while in British English it's /hˈændfˌʊl/ (H-andf).

How to Pronounce "handful"

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handful

/ˈhændˌfʊl/

HAND-fuul

Syllable Breakdown

hændhand·fʊlful

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