How do you pronounce "handout"?

In American English: /ˈhænˌdaʊt/ (HAN-dowt). In British English: /hˈændaʊt/ (H-and). In Canadian English: /ˈhænˌdʌʊt/ (HAN-duh-uut). In Australian English: /hˈandaʊt/ (H).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhænˌdaʊt/ (HAN-dowt), while in British English it's /hˈændaʊt/ (H-and).

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handout

/ˈhænˌdaʊt/

HAN-dowt

Syllable Breakdown

hænhand·daʊtout

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