Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

knuckles

/ˈnʌkəlz/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.32 in modern English

Syllables
knuck-les
IPA
/ˈnʌkəlz/
18
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

plural of knuckle

verb

third-person singular simple present indicative of knuckle

name

A nickname for a man employed for his fistfighting skill.

American usage; Archaic

Etymology

From knuckles.

Usage

Synonyms

brass knucks knucks brass knuckles knuckle duster

Rhymes With

chuckles buckles nuckolls

Questions

How do you pronounce knuckles?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈnʌkəlz/.
What does knuckles mean?
plural of knuckle
Where does knuckles come from?
From knuckles.

How to pronounce knuckles

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