How to pronounce knifeplay
Say it like NYFE-play. Knifeplay has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NYFE).
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- NYFE
- play
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Knifeplay pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NYFESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- playGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of knifeplay
American and British speakers say knifeplay in essentially the same way: /ˈnaɪfˌpleɪ/ in the US and /ˈnaɪfˌpleɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: NYFE-play.
What does knifeplay mean?
- The act of fighting or cutting with a knife.
- A sexual practice involving the use of knives, daggers, or swords for physical and mental stimulation.
Where does knifeplay come from?
From knife + play.
Questions about saying knifeplay
How do you pronounce knifeplay?
Say NYFE-play. The American pronunciation is /ˈnaɪfˌpleɪ/. In British English it is /ˈnaɪfˌpleɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in knifeplay?
Knifeplay has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NYFE). Broken into parts: NYFE · play.
Do Americans and Brits say knifeplay the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnaɪfˌpleɪ/ and the British form is /ˈnaɪfˌpleɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.