How to pronounce knur
Say it like NUR. Knur is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- NUR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Knur pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of knur
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NUR.
What does knur mean?
- A knurl.
- The small wooden ball in the game of trap ball, or knurr and spell.
Where does knur come from?
Cognate with German Knorren (“knurl”) and Danish knor (“knurl”).
Words that rhyme with knur
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of knur.
Questions about saying knur
How do you pronounce knur?
Say NUR. The American pronunciation is /nɝ/. In British English it is /nɜː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in knur?
Knur is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: NUR.
Is knur 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 /nɜː/ (NUR).