How to Pronounce Knee-slapper

To pronounce "knee-slapper", say KNEESL-app-er — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

12

Letters

KNEESL-app-er

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💡 Tip for remembering “knee-slapper”

"knee-slapper" has 3 syllables: kneesl-app-er.

What does knee-slapper mean?

noun

  1. A joke, especially one which strikes the listener or reader as particularly humorous.

Synonyms

thigh-slapper

Related words

kneesockkneejerkbitchslapback-slappingslapgatewhipper-snapperjokebookkneepad

Frequently asked questions

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

"Knee-slapper" has 3 syllables: kneesl · app · er.

What does "knee-slapper" mean?▾

Knee-slapper: A joke, especially one which strikes the listener or reader as particularly humorous.

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