How to Pronounce Knelt

To pronounce "knelt", say KNELT — one syllable, IPA /nɛlt/. 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

/nɛlt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “knelt”

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

What does knelt 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 knelt

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

sveltepeltheartfeltbeltveldtmeltweltsmeltspeltdealtdweltswelt

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "knelt"?▾

"Knelt" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "knelt"?▾

The IPA transcription of "knelt" is /nɛlt/.

What does "knelt" mean?▾

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

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