How to pronounce knar
Say it like NAR. Knar is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- NAR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Knar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of knar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NAH.
What does knar mean?
- A knot or burl in a tree; a knurl, a gnarl.
Where does knar come from?
Cognate with Dutch knar, knor (“gnarl, knot”), German Low German Knurre, Knur (“knot in wood”), German Knorren (“knot in wood”).
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Words that rhyme with knar
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Questions about saying knar
How do you pronounce knar?
Say NAR. The American pronunciation is /nɑr/. In British English it is /nɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in knar?
Knar is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: NAR.
Is knar 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 /nɑː/ (NAH).