How to pronounce nunchuck
Say it like NUHN-chuk. Nunchuck has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUHN).
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- NUHN
- chuk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nunchuck pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- chukKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of nunchuck
American and British speakers say nunchuck in essentially the same way: /ˈnʌntʃʌk/ in the US and /ˈnʌntʃʌk/ in the UK.
British respelling: NUHN-chuk.
What does nunchuck mean?
- Alternative form of nunchaku.
Questions about saying nunchuck
How do you pronounce nunchuck?
Say NUHN-chuk. The American pronunciation is /ˈnʌntʃʌk/. In British English it is /ˈnʌntʃʌk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nunchuck?
Nunchuck has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUHN). Broken into parts: NUHN · chuk.
Do Americans and Brits say nunchuck the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnʌntʃʌk/ and the British form is /ˈnʌntʃʌk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.