How to Pronounce "a hand in"
expression
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈhænd/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
uh HAND-in
æɪ/ /hˈænd/ /ˈɪn
uh HAND-in
Definition
If you have 'a hand in' something, you are involved in making it happen or have helped with it.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈhænd/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
British English
æɪ/ /hˈænd/ /ˈɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh HAND-in
UK
uh HAND-in
Listen in Context
I had a hand in planning the party.
She had a hand in writing that book.
Did you have a hand in this drawing?
I think he had a hand in making that decision.