How to Pronounce "cup your hands together"
expression
KUHP yor HANDZ tuh-GEH-thur
KUP yor HANDZ tuh-GEH-thuh
Definition
To place your hands together with the palms curved, forming a shape like a cup or bowl. This is often done to hold or catch something, like water or a small object.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkəp/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈhændz/, /ˈhænz/ /təˈɡɛðɝ
British English
kˈʌp/ /jˈɔː/ /hˈændz/ /təɡˈɛðɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KUHP yor HANDZ tuh-GEH-thur
UK
KUP yor HANDZ tuh-GEH-thuh
Listen in Context
Please cup your hands together to catch the falling water.
You can cup your hands together to drink from the stream.
Children often cup their hands together to hold small animals gently.
He cupped his hands together and called out to his friends across the park.