How to pronounce knob
Say it like NOB. Knob is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- NOB
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Knob pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of knob
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: NOB.
What does knob mean?
- A rounded protuberance, especially one arising from a flat surface; a fleshy lump or caruncle.
- A rounded control switch that can be turned on its axis, designed to be operated by the fingers.
- A ball-shaped part of a handle, lever, etc., designed to be grabbed by the hand.
- protrude
- furnish or produce with a knob, knobble
Where does knob come from?
Cognate with Dutch knob, knobbel (“knob”), German Knubbe, Knubbel (“knob”).
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Words that rhyme with knob
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Questions about saying knob
How do you pronounce knob?
Say NOB. The American pronunciation is /nɑb/. In British English it is /nɒb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in knob?
Knob is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: NOB.
Is knob pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /nɒb/ (NOB).
What words sound the same as knob?
Knob sounds the same as nob in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.