How to Pronounce Knives

To pronounce "knives", say KNIV-es — 2 syllables, IPA /naɪvz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/naɪvz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “knives”

"knives" has 2 syllables: kniv-es. It rhymes with archives and lives, if that helps it stick.

What does knives mean?

noun

  1. A utensil or a tool designed for cutting, consisting of a flat piece of hard material, usually steel or other metal (the blade), usually sharpened on one edge, attached to a handle. The blade may be pointed for piercing.
  2. A weapon designed with the aforementioned specifications intended for slashing and/or stabbing and too short to be called a sword. A dagger.

verb

  1. To cut with a knife.
  2. To use a knife to injure or kill by stabbing, slashing, or otherwise using the sharp edge of the knife as a weapon.

Words that rhyme with knives

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

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Related words

bladesconvoyscuttersdaggerspondssabresscalpelsshivs

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "knives"?▾

"Knives" has 2 syllables: kniv · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "knives"?▾

The IPA transcription of "knives" is /naɪvz/.

What does "knives" mean?▾

Knives: A utensil or a tool designed for cutting, consisting of a flat piece of hard material, usually steel or other metal (the blade), usually sharpened on one edge, attached to a handle. The blade may be pointed for piercing.

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