How to Pronounce Knucklehead

To pronounce "knucklehead", say KNUCKL-eh-ead — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈnʌkl̩ˌhɛd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˈnʌkl̩ˌhɛd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “knucklehead”

"knucklehead" has 3 syllables: knuckl-eh-ead. It rhymes with chucklehead, if that helps it stick.

What does knucklehead mean?

noun

  1. An idiot; a stupid or inept person

    “Don't stick that screwdriver into the live electrical outlet, you knucklehead!”

  2. An endearing remark directed to siblings or one's own children; a child who is acting silly.

    “Come over here you knucklehead(s)! I'm going to tickle you!”

Words that rhyme with knucklehead

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chucklehead

Related words

duncelunkheadnumskullloggerheadblockheaddunderheadboneheadmuttonhead

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "knucklehead"?▾

"Knucklehead" has 3 syllables: knuckl · eh · ead.

What is the IPA transcription of "knucklehead"?▾

The IPA transcription of "knucklehead" is /ˈnʌkl̩ˌhɛd/.

What does "knucklehead" mean?▾

Knucklehead: An idiot; a stupid or inept person

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