How to Pronounce "close at hand"
expression
ˈkɫoʊs/, /ˈkɫoʊz/ /ˈæt/ /ˈhænd
KLOHS-at-HAND
kləʊz/ /ˈæt/ /hˈænd
KLOHZ-at-HAND
Definition
Very near or easy to reach; something that is physically close or available when needed.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɫoʊs/, /ˈkɫoʊz/ /ˈæt/ /ˈhænd
British English
kləʊz/ /ˈæt/ /hˈænd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KLOHS-at-HAND
UK
KLOHZ-at-HAND
Listen in Context
The books you need are close at hand.
Keep your phone close at hand in case you get a call.
A hospital is close at hand if you need help.
With summer vacation close at hand, students are getting excited.