How to pronounce knockoff
Say it like NOK-awf. Knockoff has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOK).
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- NOK
- awf
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Knockoff 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.
- awfGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of knockoff
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: NOK-of.
What does knockoff mean?
- An imitation of something, particularly a well-known product, usually of lower quality and price than the original.“It's not a name-brand bag; it's just a cheap knockoff.”
- A device in a knitting machine to remove loops from the needles.
Where does knockoff come from?
Deverbal from knock off.
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Questions about saying knockoff
How do you pronounce knockoff?
Say NOK-awf. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɑˌkɔf/. In British English it is /ˈnɒˌkɒf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in knockoff?
Knockoff has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOK). Broken into parts: NOK · awf.
Is knockoff 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 /ˈnɒˌkɒf/ (NOK-of).