How to pronounce knurly
Say it like NUR-lee. Knurly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUR).
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- NUR
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Knurly 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of knurly
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NUR-lee.
What does knurly mean?
- Gnarled or knotty; hard and misshapen.
Where does knurly come from?
From knurl + -y.
Words that rhyme with knurly
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of knurly.
Questions about saying knurly
How do you pronounce knurly?
Say NUR-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɝli/. In British English it is /ˈnɜːli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in knurly?
Knurly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUR). Broken into parts: NUR · lee.
Is knurly 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 /ˈnɜːli/ (NUR-lee).