How do you pronounce "handsome"?

In American English: /ˈhænsəm/ (HANS-uhm). In British English: /hˈænsəm/ (H-ans). In Canadian English: /ˈhænsəm/ (HANS-uhm). In Australian English: /hˈandsʌm/ (H).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhænsəm/ (HANS-uhm), while in British English it's /hˈænsəm/ (H-ans).

How to Pronounce "handsome"

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handsome

/ˈhænsəm/

HANS-uhm

Syllable Breakdown

hænshand·əmsome

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