How to Pronounce Kneeled

To pronounce "kneeled", say KNEEL-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /niːld/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/niːld/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “kneeled”

"kneeled" has 2 syllables: kneel-ed. It rhymes with yield and field, if that helps it stick.

What does kneeled 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 kneeled

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

yieldfieldshieldconcealedsealedrevealedcongealedunconcealedsquealedpeeledinfieldbattlefield

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "kneeled"?▾

"Kneeled" has 2 syllables: kneel · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "kneeled"?▾

The IPA transcription of "kneeled" is /niːld/.

What does "kneeled" mean?▾

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

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