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