How to pronounce knickknack
Say it like NIK-nak. Knickknack has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIK).
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- NIK
- nak
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Knickknack 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.
- nakGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of knickknack
American and British speakers say knickknack in essentially the same way: /ˈnɪkˌnæk/ in the US and /ˈnɪkˌnæk/ in the UK.
British respelling: NIK-nak.
What does knickknack mean?
- Alternative spelling of knick-knack.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying knickknack
How do you pronounce knickknack?
Say NIK-nak. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɪkˌnæk/. In British English it is /ˈnɪkˌnæk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in knickknack?
Knickknack has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIK). Broken into parts: NIK · nak.
Do Americans and Brits say knickknack the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnɪkˌnæk/ and the British form is /ˈnɪkˌnæk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.