How to pronounce knarr
Say it like NAIR. Knarr is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/nær/NAIR
UK British/næ/NA
- NAIR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Knarr pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NAIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of knarr
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NA.
What does knarr mean?
noun
- A type of modern long-keeled sailing boat.
Where does knarr come from?
From Old Norse knǫrr (“merchant ship”).
Questions about saying knarr
How do you pronounce knarr?
Say NAIR. The American pronunciation is /nær/. In British English it is /næ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in knarr?
Knarr is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: NAIR.
Is knarr 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 /næ/ (NA).