How to pronounce knickerbocker
Say it like NIK-er-bok-er. Knickerbocker has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIK).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈnɪkɚˌbɑkɚ/NIK-er-bok-er
UK British/ˈnɪkəˌbɒkə/NIK-uh-bok-uh
- NIK
- er
- bok
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Knickerbocker 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.
- bokGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of knickerbocker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: NIK-uh-bok-uh.
What does knickerbocker mean?
noun
- A linsey-woolsey fabric with a rough knotted surface on the right side, formerly used for women's dresses.
Questions about saying knickerbocker
How do you pronounce knickerbocker?
Say NIK-er-bok-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɪkɚˌbɑkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈnɪkəˌbɒkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in knickerbocker?
Knickerbocker has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIK). Broken into parts: NIK · er · bok · er.
Is knickerbocker 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 /ˈnɪkəˌbɒkə/ (NIK-uh-bok-uh).