How to Pronounce Knell

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

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Syllable

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Letters

/nɛl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “knell”

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

Sounds exactly like: nelle, nel, nell — easy to mix up when writing.

What does knell mean?

noun

  1. The sound of a bell knelling; a toll (particularly one signalling a death).
  2. A sign of the end or demise of something or someone.

verb

  1. To ring a bell slowly, especially for a funeral; to toll.
  2. To signal or proclaim something (especially a death) by ringing a bell.

Words that rhyme with knell

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

compelpropelimpelquellcitadelravelswelltelldwellshellcellexpel

Related words

ringfuneraltollmemorialvoicerulingstatementglass

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "knell"?▾

"Knell" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "knell"?▾

The IPA transcription of "knell" is /nɛl/.

What does "knell" mean?▾

Knell: The sound of a bell knelling; a toll (particularly one signalling a death).

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