How to Pronounce "handkerchief"
word
/ˈhæŋkɝtʃif/
HANG-kur-chif
/hˈændkətʃˌiːf/
HAND-kuh-cheef
Definition
A handkerchief is a small square piece of cloth that people carry to wipe their nose, mouth, or face.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈhæŋkɝtʃif/
British English
/hˈændkətʃˌiːf/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HANG-kur-chif
UK
HAND-kuh-cheef
Listen in Context
He wiped his nose with a handkerchief.
She keeps a clean handkerchief in her purse.
I gave my handkerchief to a friend who was crying.
It's rare to see anyone use a handkerchief instead of tissues these days.