How to Pronounce "knotty"
word
ˈnɑti
NAH-dee
nˈɒti
NOT-ee
Definition
Having many knots, like rough wood. Also, used to describe a problem or situation that is very difficult or complicated.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnɑti
British English
nˈɒti
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NAH-dee
UK
NOT-ee
Listen in Context
The old tree has knotty branches.
This math question is really knotty.
His answer solved a knotty problem.
That was a knotty situation, but we got through it together.