How to pronounce knuck
Say it like NUHK. Knuck is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- NUHK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Knuck pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NUHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of knuck
American and British speakers say knuck in essentially the same way: /nʌk/ in the US and /nʌk/ in the UK.
British respelling: NUHK.
What does knuck mean?
- A knuckle duster.
Where does knuck come from?
Clipping of knuckle.
Words that rhyme with knuck
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of knuck.
Questions about saying knuck
How do you pronounce knuck?
Say NUHK. The American pronunciation is /nʌk/. In British English it is /nʌk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in knuck?
Knuck is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: NUHK.
Do Americans and Brits say knuck the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /nʌk/ and the British form is /nʌk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.