How to Pronounce "extra pair of hands"
expression
EK-struh PAIR uhv HANDZ
EK-struh PAIR uhv HANDZ
Definition
This phrase means having another person to help with work or a task, especially when there is too much for one person to do alone.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɛkstɹə/ /ˈpɛɹ/ /ˈəv/ /ˈhændz/, /ˈhænz
British English
ˈɛkstɹɐ/ /pˈeə/ /ˈɒv/ /hˈændz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
EK-struh PAIR uhv HANDZ
UK
EK-struh PAIR uhv HANDZ
Listen in Context
I could use an extra pair of hands to carry these boxes.
Do you need an extra pair of hands in the kitchen?
Sometimes you just need an extra pair of hands to get things done faster.
Hey, do you want an extra pair of hands with those decorations?