Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

left-hand

/lˌɛfthˈænd/

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: 5.20 in modern English

Syllables
left---hand
IPA
/lˌɛfthˈænd/
15
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
4
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Of, relating to, or located on the left.

adj

Using or designed for use by the left hand.

adj

Of opposite chirality to the standard.

Example Sentences

Phrases

left-hand drive left-hander left-handiness left-hand path left-handwise left-handed

Frequently Paired Words

left-handed

Synonyms

left

Homonyms

lefthand

Antonyms

right-hand

Rhymes With

hand understand right-hand land stand band grand demand brand command planned sand

Questions

How do you pronounce left-hand?
The recorded pronunciation is /lˌɛfthˈænd/.
What does left-hand mean?
Of, relating to, or located on the left.

How to pronounce left-hand

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “left-hand”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/lˌɛfthˈænd/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “left-hand”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “left-hand” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.