How to Pronounce Knock-out

To pronounce "knock-out", say KNOCK-out — 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

KNOCK-out

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💡 Tip for remembering “knock-out”

"knock-out" has 2 syllables: knock-out. It rhymes with stockout, if that helps it stick.

What does knock-out mean?

noun

  1. The act of making someone unconscious, or at least unable to come back on their feet within a certain period of time; a TKO.

    “The boxer scored a knockout on his opponent.”

  2. The deactivation of anything.

Words that rhyme with knock-out

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

stockout

Related words

black-outknock-backkidney-punchkilloffwipe-outpunch-outchoke-holdpassout

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "knock-out"?▾

"Knock-out" has 2 syllables: knock · out.

What does "knock-out" mean?▾

Knock-out: The act of making someone unconscious, or at least unable to come back on their feet within a certain period of time; a TKO.

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