How to Pronounce Knuckled

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

KNUCKL-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “knuckled”

"knuckled" has 2 syllables: knuckl-ed. It rhymes with chuckled and buckled, if that helps it stick.

What does knuckled mean?

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.

adjective

  1. (chiefly in combination) Having a certain type of knuckles.

Synonyms

knuckle under

Words that rhyme with knuckled

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

chuckledbucklednickelednickelledstickled

Related words

knucklyknucklesomeknucklelikeknuckleheadishknobbedknoppedknobby-kneedbare-knuckled

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "knuckled"?▾

"Knuckled" has 2 syllables: knuckl · ed.

What does "knuckled" mean?▾

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

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