Learn How to Pronounce knish
Not sure how to say a word? Try the Promova pronunciation tool for free and learn how to pronounce anything in English correctly. Discover over 100,000 words and easily learn English pronunciation online!
Find your word:
Find how to pronounce a word and practice it in our free word pronouncer for English learners!
How to pronounce:
knish
Definition:
(nou) a baked or fried turnover filled with potato or meat or cheese; often eaten as a snack
Examples:
It is a common filling for a knish.
Both are far older than the knish historically.
The article proposes various ethnic foods as related to the knish.
Learn more about:knish
Related Words:
How to perfect your pronunciation of: knish
Learn Individual Sounds
Break knish down into individual sounds such as . Practice these parts before you learn to say the whole word.
Copy Others
Use the tools above to find out how different people say knish in their accents, then try to repeat after them.
Pick an Accent
Avoid mixing word pronunciations. If you’re learning American English, stick to it and try not to confuse yourself with British pronunciation.
Record Yourself
Say knish in the pronunciation tool as many times as it takes before you get it right. Record yourself saying different sentences with knish.
Get a Native Tutor
Improve your pronunciation with native speakers! Practice with American, British, and Australian teachers on Promova.
Common mistakes of knish pronunciation
- Dropping the "k": Many people pronounce "knish" as "nish", omitting the initial "k" sound. This leads to confusion. Remember to include the /k/ sound at the beginning: /kəˈnɪʃ/ (US) and /kəˈnɪʃ/ (UK). Tip: Practice saying "k" separately before blending it with "nish".
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners mistakenly stress the second syllable, saying "knish" as "kniSH". The correct stress is on the second syllable: /kəˈnɪʃ/. Tip: Emphasize the "nish" part while keeping "k" soft.
- Incorrect vowel sound: A common mistake is pronouncing the "i" in "knish" like the "ee" in "see". The correct vowel sound is a short "i" as in "bit": /kəˈnɪʃ/. Tip: Think of the word "fish" to get the right vowel sound.
- Adding an extra syllable: Some might pronounce "knish" as "kuh-nish", adding an unnecessary syllable. "Knish" is a single syllable word: /kəˈnɪʃ/. Tip: Say the word quickly to maintain its one-syllable structure.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners may confuse "knish" with "dish" or "wish", leading to incorrect pronunciation. Remember, "knish" starts with a "k" sound and has a distinct vowel. Tip: Focus on the initial "k" and the short "i" sound to differentiate.