How to pronounce handcuffs

Listen to handcuffs in real sentences, spoken by real people in public video clips that play here, on YouTongue. No dictionary recording — the word as it is actually used.

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“handcuffs” in real sentences

230 clips in the index · 45 American · 57 British. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.

  1. restraints such as handcuffs.

    The Scottish Parliament · hear it here

  2. and occasionally in handcuffs.

    Oxford Union · hear it here

  3. insisted he wear handcuffs.

    E.P. James MacAdams · hear it here

  4. leading them away in handcuffs.

    Dept of Justice · hear it here

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