How to Pronounce "handcuff"
word
ˈhændˌkəf
HAND-kuf
hˈændkʌf
HAND-kuf
Definition
To fasten someone's wrists together with metal rings, usually used by the police when arresting someone. "Handcuff" can be a verb (to handcuff) or a noun (a handcuff).
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhændˌkəf
British English
hˈændkʌf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAND-kuf
UK
HAND-kuf
Listen in Context
The police officer put handcuffs on the suspect.
They use handcuffs to stop people from escaping.
The guard will handcuff the prisoner before moving him.
The detective found a pair of broken handcuffs at the scene.