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The 'a' is pronounced like 'æ' in 'cat'.
Add 'dle' with a soft 'd' and schwa 'əl' sound.
mispronouncing 'han' as 'hen' (hen-dle)
mispronouncing 'dle' as 'dul' (han-dul)
dropping the schwa sound (han-del)
Start with 'han' as in 'hand' without the 'd'.
The 'a' is pronounced like 'æ' in 'cat'.
Add 'dle' with a softer 'd' and schwa 'əl' sound.
same as American
The 'a' follows a stressed syllable pattern, similar to 'cat'.
The 'l' blends with a schwa, creating a softer ending.
Avoid saying 'han-dul'; ensure the schwa 'əl' sound is clear.
A part designed to be held by hand.
/ˈhæn.dlər/
A person who handles something
/ˈhæn.dlɪŋ/
The act of managing
/ʌnˈhæn.dəl/
Not manage or control
- Notice the 'dlər' ending in 'handler'.
- 'ing' ending requires a subtle nasal sound.
- 'un' at start alters word stress.
Practice with 'candle' or 'sandal' to hear similar sounds.
Use recordings to match native speaker rhythms and stress.
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