How to Pronounce Knuckle

To pronounce "knuckle", say KNUCKL-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈnʌkəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈnʌkəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “knuckle”

"knuckle" has 2 syllables: knuckl-e. It rhymes with chuckle and suckle, if that helps it stick.

What does knuckle mean?

noun

  1. Any of the joints between the phalanges of the fingers.
  2. (by extension) A mechanical joint.

verb

  1. To apply pressure, or rub or massage with one's knuckles.

    “He knuckled the sleep from his eyes.”

  2. To bend the fingers.

Synonyms

knuckle under

Words that rhyme with knuckle

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

chucklesucklepricklebuckledeckletrucklestricklefricklehucklepiculcuckoldom

Related words

dusterbucklearticulationdustersknuckleboneknuckknuckle-tatknuckler

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "knuckle"?▾

"Knuckle" has 2 syllables: knuckl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "knuckle"?▾

The IPA transcription of "knuckle" is /ˈnʌkəl/.

What does "knuckle" mean?▾

Knuckle: Any of the joints between the phalanges of the fingers.

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