How to Pronounce "knockout"
word
/ˈnɑˌkaʊt/
NAH-kowt
/nˈɒkaʊt/
NO-kowt
Definition
A 'knockout' is when a fighter is hit so hard they cannot get up, especially in boxing. Informally, it also describes someone or something that is extremely attractive or impressive.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈnɑˌkaʊt/
British English
/nˈɒkaʊt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NAH-kowt
UK
NO-kowt
Listen in Context
The boxer won by knockout in the third round.
That dress is a real knockout.
She is a knockout in that photo.
That new actor is an absolute knockout—everyone is talking about him.