How to Pronounce "penknife"
word
ˈpɛnˌnaɪf
PEN-nyfe
pˈɛnnaɪf
PEN-nyfe
Definition
A small folding knife that you can carry in your pocket and use for cutting things. Originally, it was used for sharpening pens.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɛnˌnaɪf
British English
pˈɛnnaɪf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PEN-nyfe
UK
PEN-nyfe
Listen in Context
He always carries a penknife in his pocket.
I used my penknife to open the box.
The penknife has a red handle.
My grandfather gave me his old penknife when I was young.