How to Pronounce Knight

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

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Syllable

6

Letters

/naɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “knight”

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

Sounds exactly like: night, nite — easy to mix up when writing.

What does knight mean?

noun

  1. A young servant or follower; a trained military attendant in service of a lord.
  2. A minor nobleman with an honourable military rank who had served as a page and squire.

Synonyms

horse

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Words that rhyme with knight

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

insightlightcontriteincitedelighteruditebrighttwilightreconditeforthrightplightacolyte

Related words

dubhorserittergentlemanchevalierriderescortsir

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "knight"?▾

"Knight" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "knight"?▾

The IPA transcription of "knight" is /naɪt/.

What does "knight" mean?▾

Knight: A young servant or follower; a trained military attendant in service of a lord.

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