How to Pronounce "by a show of hands"
expression
BY-uh-SHOH-uhv-HANDZ
BY-uh-SHOH-uhv-HANDZ
Definition
A method of voting or showing agreement in a group by raising your hand instead of using written ballots or speaking out loud.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbaɪ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈʃoʊ/ /ˈəv/ /ˈhændz/, /ˈhænz
British English
bˈaɪ/ /æɪ/ /ʃˈəʊ/ /ˈɒv/ /hˈændz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BY-uh-SHOH-uhv-HANDZ
UK
BY-uh-SHOH-uhv-HANDZ
Listen in Context
Let's vote by a show of hands.
Decisions were made by a show of hands.
Please answer by a show of hands if you agree.
The teacher asked us to pick our favorite book by a show of hands.