How to Pronounce Kneed

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

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/niːd/

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💡 Tip for remembering “kneed”

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

Sounds exactly like: need, knead, nead, nied — easy to mix up when writing.

What does kneed mean?

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.

adjective

  1. Having a knee or knees, or, in combination, the stated type of knee or knees.

    “a kneed biped, a knobbly-kneed boy”

  2. Having angular joints like the knee.

Words that rhyme with kneed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

accedeconcedeimpedecedeleadheedprecedeneedseedsupersedesucceedgreed

Related words

knockkneejointedankledleggedgeniculatefootedtoedboned

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "kneed"?▾

"Kneed" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "kneed"?▾

The IPA transcription of "kneed" is /niːd/.

What does "kneed" mean?▾

Kneed: To kneel to.

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