How to Pronounce "nightsticks"
word
ˈnaɪtˌstɪks
NYTE-stiks
ˈnaɪtˌstɪks
NYTE-stiks
Definition
Nightsticks are heavy sticks carried by police officers as weapons, usually made of wood or plastic, and used for protection or to control crowds.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnaɪtˌstɪks
British English
ˈnaɪtˌstɪks
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NYTE-stiks
UK
NYTE-stiks
Listen in Context
The police officers held their nightsticks tightly.
Nightsticks can be used to protect police officers during dangerous situations.
The officers wore uniforms and carried nightsticks on their belts.
Protesters were afraid when they saw police approaching with raised nightsticks.