How to pronounce knickpoint
Say it like NIK-poynt. Knickpoint has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIK).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈnɪkˌpɔɪnt/NIK-poynt
UK British/ˈnɪkˌpɔɪnt/NIK-poynt
- NIK
- poynt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Knickpoint 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.
- poyntGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of knickpoint
American and British speakers say knickpoint in essentially the same way: /ˈnɪkˌpɔɪnt/ in the US and /ˈnɪkˌpɔɪnt/ in the UK.
British respelling: NIK-poynt.
What does knickpoint mean?
noun
- Part of a river or channel where there is a sharp change in slope, such as a waterfall or lake.
Questions about saying knickpoint
How do you pronounce knickpoint?
Say NIK-poynt. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɪkˌpɔɪnt/. In British English it is /ˈnɪkˌpɔɪnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in knickpoint?
Knickpoint has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIK). Broken into parts: NIK · poynt.
Do Americans and Brits say knickpoint the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnɪkˌpɔɪnt/ and the British form is /ˈnɪkˌpɔɪnt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.