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