How to pronounce knickerbockered
Say it like NIK-er-bok-erd. Knickerbockered has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIK).
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- NIK
- er
- bok
- erd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Knickerbockered 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.
- erdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of knickerbockered
- 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-ud.
What does knickerbockered mean?
- Dressed in knickerbockers.
Where does knickerbockered come from?
From knickerbocker + -ed.
Questions about saying knickerbockered
How do you pronounce knickerbockered?
Say NIK-er-bok-erd. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɪkɚˌbɑkɚd/. In British English it is /ˈnɪkəˌbɒkəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in knickerbockered?
Knickerbockered has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIK). Broken into parts: NIK · er · bok · erd.
Is knickerbockered 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 /ˈnɪkəˌbɒkəd/ (NIK-uh-bok-ud).