How to pronounce knorr
Say it like NOR. Knorr is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- NOR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Knorr pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of knorr
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NAW.
What does knorr mean?
- Alternative form of knarr (“large merchant ship used in mediaeval Scandinavia”).
Where does knorr come from?
Learned borrowing from Old Norse knǫrr.
Words that rhyme with knorr
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Words that sound like knorr
Questions about saying knorr
How do you pronounce knorr?
Say NOR. The American pronunciation is /nɔr/. In British English it is /nɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in knorr?
Knorr is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: NOR.
Is knorr 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 /nɔː/ (NAW).
What words sound the same as knorr?
Knorr sounds the same as nor in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.