How to Pronounce Knighthood

To pronounce "knighthood", say KNIGHTH-ood — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

KNIGHTH-ood

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💡 Tip for remembering “knighthood”

"knighthood" has 2 syllables: knighth-ood. It rhymes with good and livelihood, if that helps it stick.

What does knighthood mean?

noun

  1. An honour whereby one is made into a knight, and one can thereafter be called "Sir"

    “He's got an OBE, and MBE and his recent work should entitle him to a knighthood.”

  2. The quality of being a knight.

Words that rhyme with knighthood

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

goodlivelihoodfalsehoodhoodcouldbrotherhoodmisunderstoodneighborhoodshouldlikelihoodunderstoodhardwood

Related words

knightshipknightknight-serviceknightdomchevaliersquireknightage

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "knighthood"?▾

"Knighthood" has 2 syllables: knighth · ood.

What does "knighthood" mean?▾

Knighthood: An honour whereby one is made into a knight, and one can thereafter be called "Sir"

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