How to Pronounce "pistol"
word
/ˈpɪstəɫ/
PIS-tuhl
/pˈɪstəl/
PIS-tuhl
Definition
A pistol is a small gun designed to be held and fired with one hand. It is commonly used by police, soldiers, or civilians in contexts involving self-defense, law enforcement, or crime.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpɪstəɫ/
British English
/pˈɪstəl/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PIS-tuhl
UK
PIS-tuhl
Listen in Context
The police officer found a pistol in the car.
He kept the pistol in a locked box.
The guard carried a pistol at his side.
In the movie, she pulls a pistol out of her bag and everyone freezes.