How to pronounce knifings
Say it like NY-fingz. Knifings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NY).
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- NY
- fingz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Knifings 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.
- fingzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of knifings
American and British speakers say knifings in essentially the same way: /ˈnaɪfɪŋz/ in the US and /ˈnaɪfɪŋz/ in the UK.
British respelling: NY-fingz.
What does knifings mean?
- plural of knifing How to pronounce knifing
Questions about saying knifings
How do you pronounce knifings?
Say NY-fingz. The American pronunciation is /ˈnaɪfɪŋz/. In British English it is /ˈnaɪfɪŋz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in knifings?
Knifings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NY). Broken into parts: NY · fingz.
Do Americans and Brits say knifings the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnaɪfɪŋz/ and the British form is /ˈnaɪfɪŋz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.