How to pronounce knockbuster
Say it like NOK-buhs-ter. Knockbuster has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOK).
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- NOK
- buhs
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Knockbuster pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- buhsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of knockbuster
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: NOK-buhs-tuh.
What does knockbuster mean?
- Synonym of mockbuster.
Where does knockbuster come from?
Blend of knockoff + blockbuster.
Questions about saying knockbuster
How do you pronounce knockbuster?
Say NOK-buhs-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɑkˌbʌstər/. In British English it is /ˈnɒkˌbʌstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in knockbuster?
Knockbuster has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOK). Broken into parts: NOK · buhs · ter.
Is knockbuster pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈnɒkˌbʌstə/ (NOK-buhs-tuh).