How do you pronounce "knuckle"?

In American English: /ˈnʌkəl/ (NUHK-uhl). In British English: /nˈʌkəl/ (N-uhk). In Canadian English: /ˈnʌkəl/ (NUHK-uhl). In Australian English: /nˈʌkəl/ (N-uhk).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈnʌkəl/ (NUHK-uhl), while in British English it's /nˈʌkəl/ (N-uhk).

How to Pronounce "knuckle"

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knuckle

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/ˈnʌkəl/

NUHK-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

nʌkknuck·əlle

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