How to pronounce knucklesome
Say it like NUHK-ul-sum. Knucklesome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUHK).
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- NUHK
- ul
- sum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Knucklesome 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.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of knucklesome
American and British speakers say knucklesome in essentially the same way: /ˈnʌkəlsəm/ in the US and /ˈnʌkəlsəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: NUHK-ul-sum.
What does knucklesome mean?
- Characterised or marked by knuckle(s); knuckly.
Where does knucklesome come from?
From knuckle + -some.
Questions about saying knucklesome
How do you pronounce knucklesome?
Say NUHK-ul-sum. The American pronunciation is /ˈnʌkəlsəm/. In British English it is /ˈnʌkəlsəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in knucklesome?
Knucklesome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUHK). Broken into parts: NUHK · ul · sum.
Do Americans and Brits say knucklesome the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnʌkəlsəm/ and the British form is /ˈnʌkəlsəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.