How to Pronounce "handcuffs"
word
HAND-kuhfs
HAND-kuhfs
Definition
A pair of metal rings connected by a chain, used by police to lock someone's wrists together and prevent them from moving their hands freely.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈhændˌkəfs/
British English
/hˈændkʌfs/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAND-kuhfs
UK
HAND-kuhfs
Listen in Context
The police officer put handcuffs on the suspect.
He tried to escape from the handcuffs.
The handcuffs were made of steel.
They walked him out of the building in handcuffs.