How to pronounce knapweed
Say it like NAP-weed. Knapweed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAP).
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- NAP
- weed
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Knapweed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- weedKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of knapweed
American and British speakers say knapweed in essentially the same way: /ˈnæpwid/ in the US and /ˈnæpwid/ in the UK.
British respelling: NAP-weed.
What does knapweed mean?
- Any of various common weeds of, or formerly of, the genus Centaurea.
- Centaurea nigra.
- Rhaponticum repens.
Where does knapweed come from?
Alteration of knopweed.
Questions about saying knapweed
How do you pronounce knapweed?
Say NAP-weed. The American pronunciation is /ˈnæpwid/. In British English it is /ˈnæpwid/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in knapweed?
Knapweed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAP). Broken into parts: NAP · weed.
Do Americans and Brits say knapweed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnæpwid/ and the British form is /ˈnæpwid/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.