How to pronounce knighting
Say it like NY-ting. Knighting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NY).
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- NY
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Knighting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of knighting
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: NY-ting.
What does knighting mean?
- present participle and gerund of knight How to pronounce knight
- The act of making somebody a knight.
Words that rhyme with knighting
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Questions about saying knighting
How do you pronounce knighting?
Say NY-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈnaɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈnaɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in knighting?
Knighting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NY). Broken into parts: NY · ting.
Is knighting pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈnaɪtɪŋ/ (NY-ting).