How to pronounce knavery
Say it like NAY-vuh-ree. Knavery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAY).
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- NAY
- vuh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Knavery pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of knavery
American and British speakers say knavery in essentially the same way: /ˈneɪvəri/ in the US and /ˈneɪvəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: NAY-vuh-ree.
What does knavery mean?
- The antics or tricks of a knave; boyish mischief.
- An unprincipled action; deceit.
Where does knavery come from?
From knave + -ery.
Words that rhyme with knavery
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of knavery.
Questions about saying knavery
How do you pronounce knavery?
Say NAY-vuh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈneɪvəri/. In British English it is /ˈneɪvəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in knavery?
Knavery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAY). Broken into parts: NAY · vuh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say knavery the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈneɪvəri/ and the British form is /ˈneɪvəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.