How to Pronounce "knight"
word
/ˈnaɪt/
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/nˈaɪt/
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Definition
A knight was a soldier of high social rank in the Middle Ages, usually fighting on horseback and serving a king or lord. In modern British use, it can also mean a man who has received an honorary title from the king or queen.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈnaɪt/
British English
/nˈaɪt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
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UK
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Listen in Context
The knight rode a white horse.
In chess, the knight moves in an L shape.
The young knight promised to protect the king.
He thinks he's some kind of knight in shining armor, always trying to save everyone.