To pronounce "knavish", say KNAV-ish — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈneɪvɪʃ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈneɪvɪʃ/
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"knavish" has 2 syllables: knav-ish. It rhymes with ravish and slavish, if that helps it stick.
adjective
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Knavish" has 2 syllables: knav · ish.
The IPA transcription of "knavish" is /ˈneɪvɪʃ/.
Knavish: Having the characteristics of a knave; mischievous, roguish, waggish, rascally or impertinent
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