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How to pronounce knife

noun A tool with a blade used for cutting.

Written sound guide

NYF
/naɪf/1 syllable

Nora’s AI voice uses natural Indian English. Written guides are approximate and may differ from Nora’s pronunciation. CAPITAL letters mark the strongest syllable.

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Skip the written k. Use the eye vowel and finish with air through f.

01NYFOne beat

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“Could you pass me a knife?”

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