How to pronounce knifed
Say it like NYFT. Knifed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- NYFT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Knifed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NYFTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of knifed
American and British speakers say knifed in essentially the same way: /naɪft/ in the US and /naɪft/ in the UK.
British respelling: NYFT.
What does knifed mean?
- Having been cut or stabbed with a knife.
- Wearing or carrying (a specified type of) knife (utensil or tool).
- Having a knife (blade-like part) of the specified type.
- simple past and past participle of knife How to pronounce knife
Where does knifed come from?
From knife + -ed.
Questions about saying knifed
How do you pronounce knifed?
Say NYFT. The American pronunciation is /naɪft/. In British English it is /naɪft/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in knifed?
Knifed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: NYFT.
Do Americans and Brits say knifed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /naɪft/ and the British form is /naɪft/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.