How to Pronounce "kneel before"
expression
ˈniɫ/ /ˌbiˈfɔɹ/, /bɪˈfɔɹ
NEEL bi-FOR
nˈiːl/ /bɪfˈɔː
NEEL bi-FAW
Definition
To get down on one's knees in front of someone or something, often as a sign of respect, submission, or worship.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈniɫ/ /ˌbiˈfɔɹ/, /bɪˈfɔɹ
British English
nˈiːl/ /bɪfˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NEEL bi-FOR
UK
NEEL bi-FAW
Listen in Context
The knights kneel before the king.
They kneel before the altar in church.
You must kneel before your elders as a sign of respect.
People don't really kneel before anyone these days unless it's a special ceremony.