How to pronounce knab
Say it like NAB. Knab is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- NAB
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Knab pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of knab
American and British speakers say knab in essentially the same way: /næb/ in the US and /næb/ in the UK.
British respelling: NAB.
What does knab mean?
- To nab or steal.
- a promontory or headland
Words that rhyme with knab
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of knab.
Words that sound like knab
Questions about saying knab
How do you pronounce knab?
Say NAB. The American pronunciation is /næb/. In British English it is /næb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in knab?
Knab is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: NAB.
Do Americans and Brits say knab the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /næb/ and the British form is /næb/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as knab?
Knab sounds the same as nab in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.