How to Pronounce Knells

To pronounce "knells", say KNELLS — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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KNELLS

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💡 Tip for remembering “knells”

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

What does knells 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 knells

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

parallelscompelsfarewellsseashellsstairwellsbellsshellsspellsswellsyellsbombshellspropels

Related words

ringsullenringinglongbellbackringscypress

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "knells"?▾

"Knells" has one syllable.

What does "knells" mean?▾

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

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