How to pronounce knifelike
Say it like NY-flyke. Knifelike has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NY).
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- NY
- flyke
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Knifelike pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- flykeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of knifelike
American and British speakers say knifelike in essentially the same way: /ˈnaɪˌflaɪk/ in the US and /ˈnaɪˌflaɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: NY-flyke.
What does knifelike mean?
- Resembling a knife or its effects.“The patient reported a knifelike pain in his abdomen.”
Where does knifelike come from?
From knife + -like.
Words that rhyme with knifelike
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of knifelike.
Questions about saying knifelike
How do you pronounce knifelike?
Say NY-flyke. The American pronunciation is /ˈnaɪˌflaɪk/. In British English it is /ˈnaɪˌflaɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in knifelike?
Knifelike has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NY). Broken into parts: NY · flyke.
Do Americans and Brits say knifelike the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnaɪˌflaɪk/ and the British form is /ˈnaɪˌflaɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.