How to Pronounce "hand it to"
expression
ˈhænd/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
HAND-it-tuh
hˈænd/ /ˈɪt/ /tˈuː
HAND-it-TOO
Definition
To admit or acknowledge that someone deserves praise or credit for something they have done well.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhænd/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
British English
hˈænd/ /ˈɪt/ /tˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAND-it-tuh
UK
HAND-it-TOO
Listen in Context
You have to hand it to her—she worked really hard to win the prize.
I have to hand it to John; he fixed the car by himself.
You really have to hand it to the team. They never gave up.
I gotta hand it to you, that was a smart move.