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/:

Example

knee /niː/

know /noʊ/

knuckle /ˈnʌkl/

knickers /ˈnɪkərz/

knapsack /ˈnæpsæk/

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