How to Pronounce "buckler"
word
ˈbəkəɫɝ/, /ˈbəkɫɝ
BUHK-ler
bˈʌklɐ
BUK-luh
Definition
A buckler is a small round shield used in the past, usually held in one hand to protect against swords or other weapons.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbəkəɫɝ/, /ˈbəkɫɝ
British English
bˈʌklɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BUHK-ler
UK
BUK-luh
Listen in Context
A knight carried a buckler into battle.
The buckler protected his arm from the sword.
With a buckler and sword, he trained for hours.
You don’t see a buckler much outside of movies these days.