How to Pronounce "kn"
word
ˈɛn
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ˈɛn
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Definition
'kn' is the standard abbreviation for 'knot', a unit of speed equal to one nautical mile per hour, mainly used in maritime and aviation contexts.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɛn
British English
ˈɛn
Simplified Pronunciation
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Listen in Context
The ship was moving at 10 kn.
Airplanes often display their speed in kn.
One kn is one nautical mile per hour.
The boat can reach up to 25 kn in good weather.