How to Pronounce Kneel

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

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Letters

/niːl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “kneel”

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

Sounds exactly like: neal, neall, kneale, neale — easy to mix up when writing.

What does kneel mean?

verb

  1. To rest on one's bent knees, sometimes only one; to move to such a position.
  2. To cause to kneel.

    “She knelt the doll to fit it into the box.”

Words that rhyme with kneel

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

zealpuerilegenteelrevealkeelpealsurrealfeelappealheeldealsqueal

Related words

genuflectcrouchdownstoopsquatprostratebowduck

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "kneel"?▾

"Kneel" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "kneel"?▾

The IPA transcription of "kneel" is /niːl/.

What does "kneel" mean?▾

Kneel: To rest on one's bent knees, sometimes only one; to move to such a position.

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