How to pronounce knick
Say it like NIK. Knick is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- NIK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Knick pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of knick
American and British speakers say knick in essentially the same way: /nɪk/ in the US and /nɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: NIK.
What does knick mean?
- Alternative spelling of nick (“to make a notch in”).
Words that rhyme with knick
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of knick.
Words that sound like knick
Questions about saying knick
How do you pronounce knick?
Say NIK. The American pronunciation is /nɪk/. In British English it is /nɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in knick?
Knick is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: NIK.
Do Americans and Brits say knick the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /nɪk/ and the British form is /nɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as knick?
Knick sounds the same as nic, nick, nik in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.