How to Pronounce Nunchaku

To pronounce "nunchaku", say NUNCH-ak-u — 3 syllables, IPA /nʌnˈtʃɑːkuː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/nʌnˈtʃɑːkuː/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “nunchaku”

"nunchaku" has 3 syllables: nunch-ak-u.

What does nunchaku mean?

noun

  1. A weapon originating from Okinawa, Japan, consisting of two sticks joined by a chain or cord.
  2. The skill of using this weapon in martial arts.

Synonyms

chainsticks

Related words

nunchucknunchukchainsticksnumchucknum-chuktonfakunaiknuck

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "nunchaku"?▾

"Nunchaku" has 3 syllables: nunch · ak · u.

What is the IPA transcription of "nunchaku"?▾

The IPA transcription of "nunchaku" is /nʌnˈtʃɑːkuː/.

What does "nunchaku" mean?▾

Nunchaku: A weapon originating from Okinawa, Japan, consisting of two sticks joined by a chain or cord.

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