How to pronounce knurl
Say it like NURL. Knurl is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- NURL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Knurl pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NURLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of knurl
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NURL.
What does knurl mean?
- A contorted knot in wood.
- A crossgrained protuberance; a nodule; a boss or projection.
- A lined or crossgrained pattern of ridges or indentations rolled or pressed into a part for grip.
- To roll or press a pattern of ridges or indentations into a part for grip.
Where does knurl come from?
gnarl is a later variant, from gnarled, via knurled.
Words that rhyme with knurl
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Questions about saying knurl
How do you pronounce knurl?
Say NURL. The American pronunciation is /nɝl/. In British English it is /nɜːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in knurl?
Knurl is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: NURL.
Is knurl 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 /nɜːl/ (NURL).