How to Pronounce "handcuffed"
word
/ˈhændˌkəft/
HAND-kuhft
/hˈændkʌft/
HAND-kuhft
Definition
With handcuffs secured around the wrists, usually by the police to prevent someone from moving their hands freely.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈhændˌkəft/
British English
/hˈændkʌft/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAND-kuhft
UK
HAND-kuhft
Listen in Context
The man was handcuffed by the police.
She felt scared when she was handcuffed.
The thief was handcuffed and taken away.
I can't believe I got handcuffed for jaywalking!