How to Pronounce "knaves"
word
ˈneɪvz
NAYVZ
nˈeɪvz
NAYVZ
Definition
'Knaves' means dishonest or untrustworthy men, especially those who are tricky or deceitful. It is an old-fashioned word often used in literature or historical contexts.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈneɪvz
British English
nˈeɪvz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NAYVZ
UK
NAYVZ
Listen in Context
The king punished the knaves for their lies.
The village had many knaves who took advantage of others.
Stories about knaves are found in many old books.
Those knaves thought they could fool everyone at the market.