How to pronounce kneed
Say it like NEED. Kneed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- NEED
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kneed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NEEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of kneed
American and British speakers say kneed in essentially the same way: /nid/ in the US and /niːd/ in the UK.
British respelling: NEED.
What does kneed mean?
- Having a knee or knees, or, in combination, the stated type of knee or knees.“a kneed biped; a knobbly-kneed boy”
- Having angular joints like the knee.
- simple past and past participle of knee How to pronounce knee
Where does kneed come from?
From knee + -ed.
Words that rhyme with kneed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kneed.
Words that sound like kneed
Questions about saying kneed
How do you pronounce kneed?
Say NEED. The American pronunciation is /nid/. In British English it is /niːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kneed?
Kneed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: NEED.
Do Americans and Brits say kneed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /nid/ and the British form is /niːd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as kneed?
Kneed sounds the same as knead, need in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.