How to Pronounce Knick-knack

To pronounce "knick-knack", say KNICKKN-ack — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈnɪkˌnæk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˈnɪkˌnæk/

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💡 Tip for remembering “knick-knack”

"knick-knack" has 2 syllables: knickkn-ack. It rhymes with crack and slack, if that helps it stick.

What does knick-knack mean?

noun

  1. A small ornament of minor value.

Words that rhyme with knick-knack

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

crackslackblacktrackhackrackbacksetbackclackattackflakfeedback

Related words

knickknacknicknacknick-nacknicknacketknickknackatoryknick-knackeryknickknackeryknack

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "knick-knack"?▾

"Knick-knack" has 2 syllables: knickkn · ack.

What is the IPA transcription of "knick-knack"?▾

The IPA transcription of "knick-knack" is /ˈnɪkˌnæk/.

What does "knick-knack" mean?▾

Knick-knack: A small ornament of minor value.

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