How to Pronounce Knacks

To pronounce "knacks", say KNACKS — one syllable, IPA /næks/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

6

Letters

/næks/

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💡 Tip for remembering “knacks”

"knacks" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with relax and parallax, if that helps it stick.

What does knacks mean?

noun

  1. A readiness in performance; aptness at doing something.
  2. A petty contrivance; a toy.

verb

  1. To crack; to make a sharp, abrupt noise; to chink.
  2. To speak affectedly.

Synonyms

devicetrickdexterityfacilityskillknickknackplaythingtoy

Words that rhyme with knacks

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

relaxparallaxsyntaxajaxflaxwaxaxedrawbacksknickknackstrackstaxsax

Related words

benthangknickknicksouchesnicksathletismpuddy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "knacks"?▾

"Knacks" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "knacks"?▾

The IPA transcription of "knacks" is /næks/.

What does "knacks" mean?▾

Knacks: A readiness in performance; aptness at doing something.

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