How to pronounce knocker
Say it like NOK-er. Knocker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOK).
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- NOK
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Knocker 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of knocker
- 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-uh.
What does knocker mean?
- A device, usually hinged with a striking plate, used for knocking on a door.
- A person who knocks.
- A critic; one who disparages.
Where does knocker come from?
From knock + -er.
Words that rhyme with knocker
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of knocker.
Questions about saying knocker
How do you pronounce knocker?
Say NOK-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɑkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈnɒkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in knocker?
Knocker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOK). Broken into parts: NOK · er.
Is knocker 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 /ˈnɒkə/ (NOK-uh).