To pronounce "death-knell", say DEATHKN-ell — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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DEATHKN-ell
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"death-knell" has 2 syllables: deathkn-ell.
"Death-knell" has 2 syllables: deathkn · ell.
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