Learn about the English multigraph 'kn,' which represents different sounds in words. This lesson explores its phonetic variations and pronunciation rules.

English Multigraph 'kn'

The digraph 'kn' is made of two consonants 'k' and 'n'. In this lesson, we will learn how it is pronounced.

'Digraphs' are a set of two letters that stand together and produce a new sound.

Digraph kn
Name kn (pronounced /'key 'en/)
Common Sound(s) /n/

The Digraph 'kn'

'kn' always comes at the beginning of a word and sounds /n/:

knee /niː/

know /noʊ/

knuckle /ˈnʌkl/

knickers /ˈnɪkərz/

knapsack /ˈnæpsæk/

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