How to pronounce knackered
Say it like NAK-erd. Knackered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAK).
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US American/ˈnækɚd/NAK-erd
UK British/ˈnækəd/NAK-ud
- NAK
- erd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Knackered 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.
- erdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of knackered
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NAK-ud.
What does knackered mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of knacker How to pronounce knacker
- Broken, inoperative.
Where does knackered come from?
From the verb knacker.
Questions about saying knackered
How do you pronounce knackered?
Say NAK-erd. The American pronunciation is /ˈnækɚd/. In British English it is /ˈnækəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in knackered?
Knackered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAK). Broken into parts: NAK · erd.
Is knackered pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈnækəd/ (NAK-ud).