How to pronounce knuckles
Say it like NUHK-ulz. Knuckles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUHK).
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- NUHK
- ulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Knuckles 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.
- ulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of knuckles
American and British speakers say knuckles in essentially the same way: /ˈnʌkəlz/ in the US and /ˈnʌkəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: NUHK-ulz.
What does knuckles mean?
- plural of knuckle How to pronounce knuckle
- third-person singular simple present indicative of knuckle How to pronounce knuckle
Questions about saying knuckles
How do you pronounce knuckles?
Say NUHK-ulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈnʌkəlz/. In British English it is /ˈnʌkəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in knuckles?
Knuckles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUHK). Broken into parts: NUHK · ulz.
Do Americans and Brits say knuckles the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnʌkəlz/ and the British form is /ˈnʌkəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.