How to pronounce knackless
Say it like NAK-lus. Knackless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAK).
- NAK
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Knackless 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.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of knackless
American and British speakers say knackless in essentially the same way: /ˈnækləs/ in the US and /ˈnækləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: NAK-lus.
What does knackless mean?
- Not having the knack for something; inept; unskilful.
Where does knackless come from?
From knack + -less.
Words that rhyme with knackless
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of knackless.
Questions about saying knackless
How do you pronounce knackless?
Say NAK-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈnækləs/. In British English it is /ˈnækləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in knackless?
Knackless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAK). Broken into parts: NAK · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say knackless the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnækləs/ and the British form is /ˈnækləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.