How to Pronounce "truncheon"
word
ˈtɹəntʃɪn
TRUN-chin
tɹˈʌntʃən
TRUN-chun
Definition
A truncheon is a short, thick stick carried by police officers as a weapon or tool.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɹəntʃɪn
British English
tɹˈʌntʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TRUN-chin
UK
TRUN-chun
Listen in Context
The police officer carried a truncheon on his belt.
He was struck with a truncheon during the protest.
A truncheon is part of a police officer’s equipment.
The officer gripped his truncheon tightly as the crowd grew restless.