How to pronounce nunchaku
Say it like nun-CHAH-koo. Nunchaku has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (CHAH).
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- nun
- CHAH
- koo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nunchaku pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- CHAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of nunchaku
American and British speakers say nunchaku in essentially the same way: /nʌnˈtʃɑku/ in the US and /nʌnˈtʃækuː/ in the UK.
British respelling: nun-CHAK-oo.
What does nunchaku mean?
- A weapon originating from Okinawa, Japan, consisting of two sticks joined by a chain or cord.
- The skill of using this weapon in martial arts.
Questions about saying nunchaku
How do you pronounce nunchaku?
Say nun-CHAH-koo. The American pronunciation is /nʌnˈtʃɑku/. In British English it is /nʌnˈtʃækuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nunchaku?
Nunchaku has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (CHAH). Broken into parts: nun · CHAH · koo.
Do Americans and Brits say nunchaku the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /nʌnˈtʃɑku/ and the British form is /nʌnˈtʃækuː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.