How to pronounce antiknock
Say it like an-tee-NAHK. Antiknock has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAHK).
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US American/ˌæntiˈnɑk/an-tee-NAHK
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- an
- tee
- NAHK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Antiknock pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- anGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- NAHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does antiknock mean?
noun
- Such a substance, usually tetraethyl lead (also MMT, MTBE and ethanol).
- Of an additive added to petroleum/gasoline to reduce the occurrence of engine knock.
Where does antiknock come from?
From anti- + knock.
Words that rhyme with antiknock
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Questions about saying antiknock
How do you pronounce antiknock?
Say an-tee-NAHK. The American pronunciation is /ˌæntiˈnɑk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in antiknock?
Antiknock has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAHK). Broken into parts: an · tee · NAHK.