How to pronounce knicker
Say it like NIK-er. Knicker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIK).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈnɪkɚ/NIK-er
UK British/ˈnɪkə/NIK-uh
- NIK
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Knicker 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of knicker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NIK-uh.
What does knicker mean?
noun
- Of or relating to knickers.“knicker elastic, knicker drawer, knicker thief”
- knickerbockers
Where does knicker come from?
From Dutch knikker.
Words that rhyme with knicker
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of knicker.
Questions about saying knicker
How do you pronounce knicker?
Say NIK-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɪkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈnɪkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in knicker?
Knicker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIK). Broken into parts: NIK · er.
Is knicker 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 /ˈnɪkə/ (NIK-uh).