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How to pronounce knife
/naɪf/ British English
NYF
1 beat (syllable).
a Crossed-out letters are silent.
✗ Many people say
kə·NYF
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NYF
My tip
The k is silent. It rhymes with life.
In a sentence
This knife is not sharp.
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Questions
How do you pronounce knife?
In British English, knife is pronounced /naɪf/. Say it like this: NYF. The k is silent. It rhymes with life.
How many syllables are in knife?
When you say it, knife has 1 syllable: NYF.
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