How do you pronounce "knifelike"?

In American English: /ˈnaɪˌflaɪk/ (NEYE-fleyek). In British English: /nˈaɪflaɪk/ (N-eyefl). In Canadian English: /ˈnʌɪˌflʌɪk/ (NUH-i-fluh-ik). In Australian English: /nˈaɪflaɪk/ (N-eyefl).

Is "knifelike" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈnaɪˌflaɪk/ (NEYE-fleyek), while in British English it's /nˈaɪflaɪk/ (N-eyefl).

How to Pronounce "knifelike"

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knifelike

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/ˈnaɪˌflaɪk/

NEYE-fleyek

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naɪknife·flaɪklike

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