How to Pronounce "knock about"
expression
ˈnɑk/ /əˈbaʊt
NAHK-uh-BOWT
nˈɒk/ /ɐbˈaʊt
NOK-uh-BOWT
Definition
To travel, wander, or move from place to place, often without a specific plan or purpose. Sometimes also means to spend time relaxing or hanging out.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnɑk/ /əˈbaʊt
British English
nˈɒk/ /ɐbˈaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NAHK-uh-BOWT
UK
NOK-uh-BOWT
Listen in Context
We spent the afternoon just knocking about the city.
I like to knock about with my friends on weekends.
They used to knock about Europe when they were younger.
After lunch, let's just knock about and see what we find.