How to Pronounce Buckler

To pronounce "buckler", say BUCKL-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbʌk.lə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈbʌk.lə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “buckler”

"buckler" has 2 syllables: buckl-er. It rhymes with tickler and chuckler, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: buchler — easy to mix up when writing.

What does buckler mean?

noun

  1. One who buckles something.
  2. A kind of shield, of various shapes and sizes, held with a hand (usually the left) for protecting the front of the body. In the sword and buckler play of the Middle Ages in England, the buckler was a small shield, used, not to cover the body, but to stop or parry blows.

verb

  1. To shield; to defend.

Words that rhyme with buckler

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ticklerchucklerknucklerbuchlerkuchlerschmuckler

Related words

shieldswashreisbucklingbuckletargetbillet

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "buckler"?▾

"Buckler" has 2 syllables: buckl · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "buckler"?▾

The IPA transcription of "buckler" is /ˈbʌk.lə/.

What does "buckler" mean?▾

Buckler: One who buckles something.

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