How to pronounce knocky
Say it like NOK-ee. Knocky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOK).
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- NOK
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Knocky 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of knocky
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: NOK-ee.
What does knocky mean?
- Tending to knock.
Where does knocky come from?
From knock + -y.
Words that rhyme with knocky
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of knocky.
Questions about saying knocky
How do you pronounce knocky?
Say NOK-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɑki/. In British English it is /ˈnɒki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in knocky?
Knocky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOK). Broken into parts: NOK · ee.
Is knocky 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 /ˈnɒki/ (NOK-ee).