How to Pronounce "trebuchet"
word
ˈtɹɛb.ju.ʃeɪ
TREB-yoo-shay
tɹˈɛbʊʃˌeɪ
treb-UU-shay
Definition
A trebuchet is a large medieval machine used to throw heavy objects, such as stones, over long distances during battles or sieges.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɹɛb.ju.ʃeɪ
British English
tɹˈɛbʊʃˌeɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TREB-yoo-shay
UK
treb-UU-shay
Listen in Context
The trebuchet was used to break castle walls.
A trebuchet can throw very heavy stones.
They built a model trebuchet for their project.
It took a whole team to operate the giant trebuchet during the siege.