How to pronounce knop
Say it like NOP. Knop is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- NOP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Knop pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of knop
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: NOP.
What does knop mean?
- A knob, usually ornamental
- A finial, or swelling termination
- A tuft or overthickened bunch of looped or twisted yarn
Where does knop come from?
From Middle English knop, from Middle Low German and Middle Dutch knoppe, from Proto-Germanic *knuppô, *knuppaz, *knappô, which is perhaps related to *knappō (“knob, boy”).
Words that rhyme with knop
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of knop.
Questions about saying knop
How do you pronounce knop?
Say NOP. The American pronunciation is /nɑp/. In British English it is /nɒp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in knop?
Knop is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: NOP.
Is knop 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 /nɒp/ (NOP).