How to Pronounce "weapon"
word
/ˈwɛpən/
WE-puhn
/wˈɛpən/
WE-puhn
Definition
A weapon is an object used to hurt, kill, or threaten someone in a fight or attack. It can also be used more broadly for something used to gain power or to attack in a non-physical way.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈwɛpən/
British English
/wˈɛpən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WE-puhn
UK
WE-puhn
Listen in Context
The police found a weapon in the car.
A knife can be used as a weapon.
The guard was carrying a weapon.
In the wrong hands, that technology could become a weapon.