How to pronounce knork
Say it like NORK. Knork is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- NORK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Knork pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NORKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of knork
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NAWK.
What does knork mean?
- A piece of cutlery in the form of a fork with a sharpened outer tine, enabling it also to be used as a knife.
Where does knork come from?
Blend of knife + fork.
Words that rhyme with knork
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Questions about saying knork
How do you pronounce knork?
Say NORK. The American pronunciation is /nɔrk/. In British English it is /nɔːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in knork?
Knork is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: NORK.
Is knork 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 /nɔːk/ (NAWK).