How to pronounce "knifing"

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Phonetic Breakdown of "knifing"

Learn how to break down "knifing" into its phonetic components. Understanding syllables and phonetics helps with pronunciation, spelling, and language learning.

knif-ing
2 syllables

Standard Phonetic Pronunciation:

/ˈnaɪfɪŋ/
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IPA Phonetic Pronunciation:

N AY1 F IH0 NG
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Pronunciation Tips:

  • Stress the first syllable
  • Pay attention to vowel sounds
  • Practice each syllable separately

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Definition of "knifing"

Pronunciation: /ˈnaɪfɪŋ/

Verb

  • To cut with a knife.
  • To use a knife to injure or kill by stabbing, slashing, or otherwise using the sharp edge of the knife as a weapon.
  • To cut through as if with a knife.
  • To betray, especially in the context of a political slate.
  • To positively ignore, especially in order to denigrate. compare cut

Noun

  • An instance of stabbing with a knife.
    Example: "There was a knifing outside that club last night."

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