How to Pronounce "knock one over"
expression
ˈnɑk/ /ˈwən/ /ˈoʊvɝ
NAHK-wuhn-OH-vur
nˈɒk/ /wˈɒn/ /ˈəʊvɐ
nok-WON-OH-vuh
Definition
To make something or someone fall to the ground, usually by accident or with force. Informally, it can mean to hit someone with a vehicle (slang).
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnɑk/ /ˈwən/ /ˈoʊvɝ
British English
nˈɒk/ /wˈɒn/ /ˈəʊvɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NAHK-wuhn-OH-vur
UK
nok-WON-OH-vuh
Listen in Context
Be careful not to knock one over when you walk through the room.
The strong wind was enough to knock one over.
She tripped and knocked one over by accident.
He was so clumsy, he knocked one over just reaching for his keys.