How to Pronounce "little hand"
expression
ˈɫɪtəɫ/ /ˈhænd
LIT-uhl HAND
lˈɪtəl/ /hˈænd
LIT-uhl HAND
Definition
In most contexts, 'little hand' means the short hour hand on an analog clock or watch. Less commonly, it can mean a physically small hand, especially a child's.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫɪtəɫ/ /ˈhænd
British English
lˈɪtəl/ /hˈænd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LIT-uhl HAND
UK
LIT-uhl HAND
Listen in Context
The little hand is on the 5, so it is five o'clock.
Move the little hand to show three o'clock.
His baby has such a little hand.
If the little hand is between 7 and 8, it's about half past seven.