How to Pronounce "have to hand it to"
expression
HAV-tuh HAND-it-tuh
HAV-too HAND-it-too
Definition
To acknowledge or praise someone for their effort, skill, or achievement, even if you didn't expect it or don't fully agree.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhæv/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈhænd/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
British English
hæv/ /tˈuː/ /hˈænd/ /ˈɪt/ /tˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAV-tuh HAND-it-tuh
UK
HAV-too HAND-it-too
Listen in Context
I have to hand it to Sarah—she worked really hard on this project.
You have to hand it to him; he never gives up.
I have to hand it to you—that was a smart solution.
You really have to hand it to her for staying calm under pressure.