How to Pronounce Knee

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

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/niː/

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💡 Tip for remembering “knee”

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

Sounds exactly like: nee, ni, ne, nie — easy to mix up when writing.

What does knee mean?

noun

  1. In humans, the joint or the region of the joint in the middle part of the leg between the thigh and the shank.

    “Penny was wearing a miniskirt, so she skinned her exposed knees when she fell.”

  2. In the horse and allied animals, the carpal joint, corresponding to the wrist in humans.

verb

  1. To kneel to.

    “1605: I could as well be brought / To knee his throne and, squire-like, pension beg / To keep base life afoot. — William Shakespeare, King Lear II.ii”

  2. To poke or strike with the knee.

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Words that rhyme with knee

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freedevoteeseekeygleescreereparteeapogeesensualitysyncopeespritweighty

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "knee"?▾

"Knee" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "knee"?▾

The IPA transcription of "knee" is /niː/.

What does "knee" mean?▾

Knee: In humans, the joint or the region of the joint in the middle part of the leg between the thigh and the shank.

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