How to Pronounce Knish

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

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Letters

/knɪʃ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “knish”

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

What does knish mean?

noun

  1. An Eastern European Jewish, or Yiddish, snack food consisting of a dumpling covered with a shell of baked or fried dough

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Words that rhyme with knish

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

swishwhishdishishjellyfishcrawfishstarfishdischjewfishangelfish

Related words

knisheriekaldunyknisherygribeneskreplechkoldunydermafrimsel

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "knish"?▾

"Knish" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "knish"?▾

The IPA transcription of "knish" is /knɪʃ/.

What does "knish" mean?▾

Knish: An Eastern European Jewish, or Yiddish, snack food consisting of a dumpling covered with a shell of baked or fried dough

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