How to Pronounce Knee-high

To pronounce "knee-high", say KNEEH-igh — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

9

Letters

KNEEH-igh

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💡 Tip for remembering “knee-high”

"knee-high" has 2 syllables: kneeh-igh.

What does knee-high mean?

noun

  1. (usually in the plural) A sock or stocking that reaches to the knees.

adjective

  1. Reaching to the height of a person's knees.

    “The corn is knee-high.”

Synonyms

pop sock

Related words

knee-deepoverkneethigh-highunderkneemidcalfmidheightneckdeepsemihigh

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "knee-high"?▾

"Knee-high" has 2 syllables: kneeh · igh.

What does "knee-high" mean?▾

Knee-high: (usually in the plural) A sock or stocking that reaches to the knees.

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