Hansom has 2 syllables and the stress is on the first syllable.
| # | Sentence | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | A hansom cab is a coach for hire — much like a taxi. | |
| 2. | A minute later we were both in a hansom, driving furiously for the Brixton Road. | |
| 3. | It was indeed like old times when, at that hour, I found myself seated beside him in a hansom, my revolver in my pocket, and the thrill of adventure in my heart. |