How to Pronounce "nunchaku"
word
nʌnˈtʃɑːkuː
nun-CHAH-koo
nʌnˈtʃɑːkuː
nun-CHAH-koo
Definition
A nunchaku is a traditional martial arts weapon from Okinawa, Japan, made of two sticks joined by a short chain or rope, used for training and self-defense.
IPA Transcription
American English
nʌnˈtʃɑːkuː
British English
nʌnˈtʃɑːkuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
nun-CHAH-koo
UK
nun-CHAH-koo
Listen in Context
The karate master trained with nunchaku every day.
Bruce Lee made the nunchaku famous in his movies.
You need good coordination to use nunchaku properly.
I tried to spin the nunchaku, but it slipped right out of my hand.