How to pronounce knack
Say it like NAK. Knack is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- NAK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Knack pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of knack
American and British speakers say knack in essentially the same way: /næk/ in the US and /næk/ in the UK.
British respelling: NAK.
What does knack mean?
- A readiness in performance; aptness at doing something.
- A petty contrivance; a toy.
- Something performed, or to be done, requiring aptness and dexterity.
- To speak affectedly.
Where does knack come from?
Late Middle English, use as "special skill" from 1580.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with knack
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of knack.
Questions about saying knack
How do you pronounce knack?
Say NAK. The American pronunciation is /næk/. In British English it is /næk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in knack?
Knack is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: NAK.
Do Americans and Brits say knack the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /næk/ and the British form is /næk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.