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When you explore the fascinating world of KN words, you’ll discover a variety of terms that start with the letters “KN.” This reference includes lists of KN words categorized by their lengths, from four-letter words to fifteen-letter words. It provides a comprehensive overview, helping you understand the intricacies and historical context of these intriguing words.
KN Words
What Are KN Words?
K is not a “silent letter” in a knot but rather part of the separate phonogram in the word. The KN symbol represents the sound /n/. The “c” in the Old English writing of words like knave evolved to indicate a guttural sound comparable to the sound /k/.
4 Letter Words with Kn
- Knap
- Knar
- Knee
- Knew
- Knit
- Knob
- Knop
- Knot
- Know
- Knur
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5 Letter Words with Kn
- Knack
- Knaps
- Knaur
- Knave
- Knawe
- Knead
- Kneed
- Kneel
- Knell
- Knelt
- Knife
- Knish
- Knobs
- Knock
- Knoll
- Knosp
- Knout
- Known
- Knows
- Knurl
- Knurs
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6 Letter Words with Kn
- Beknot
- Knacks
- Knarry
- Knaver
- Knaves
- Knawel
- Kneads
- Knifed
- Knifer
- Knifes
- Knight
- Knives
- Knobby
- Knocks
- Knolls
- Knolly
- Knotty
- Knower
- Knubby
- Knurry
- Pyknic
- Reknit
- Reknot
- Unknit
- Unknot
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7 Letter Words with Kn
- Bowknot
- Cockney
- Hackney
- Knacked
- Knacker
- Knapped
- Knapper
- Knarred
- Knautia
- Knavery
- Knavish
- Kneaded
- Kneader
- Kneecap
- Knee-hi
- Kneeing
- Kneeled
- Kneeler
- Kneepad
- Kneepan
- Knelled
- Knesset
- Knifing
- Knights
- Knishes
- Knitted
- Knitter
- Knobbed
- Knocked
- Knocker
- Knolled
- Knoller
- Knopped
- Knouted
- Knowing
- Knuckle
- Knuckly
- Knurled
- Locknut
- Misknew
- Misknow
- Topknot
- Unknown
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8 Letter Words with Kn
- Banknote
- Beknight
- Cracknel
- Dankness
- Darkness
- Doorknob
- Foreknow
- Hawknose
- Hooknose
- Knackery
- Knacking
- Knackish
- Knapping
- Knappish
- Knapsack
- Knapweed
- Kneading
- Knee pad
- Kneedeep
- Kneehole
- Kneejerk
- Kneeling
- Kneesock
- Knelling
- Knesseth
- Knighted
- Knightia
- Knightly
- Knitwear
- Knoblike
- Knocking
- Knockoff
- Knockout
- Knolling
- Knothole
- Knotlike
- Knotweed
- Knouting
- Knowable
- Knubbier
- Knuckled
- Knuckler
- Lankness
- Meekness
- Misknown
- Nicknack
- Nickname
- Packness
- Penknife
- Pinkness
- Pyknoses
- Pyknosis
- Pyknotic
- Rankness
- Sickness
- Slipknot
- Weakness
Related: 8 Letter Words
9 Letter Words with Kn
- Antiknock
- Blackness
- Blankness
- Bleakness
- Breakneck
- Briskness
- Cockneyfy
- Crookneck
- Drawknife
- Foreknown
- Frankness
- Hackneyed
- Hooknosed
- Interknit
- Interknot
- Jackknife
- Kidnapped
- Knackered
- Knaveship
- Knavishly
- Kneadable
- Knebelite
- Knee bend
- Knee jerk
- Kneebrush
- Knee-high
- Kneejoint
- Kneepiece
- Knifelike
- Knighting
- Knittable
- Knockdown
- Knockless
- Knotgrass
- Knowinger
- Knowledge
- Knubbiest
- Knucklier
- Knuckling
- Nicknamer
- Quickness
- Reknitted
- Reknotted
- Slackness
- Sleekness
- Slickness
- Thickness
- Tightknit
- Unbeknown
- Unknitted
- Unknotted
- Unknowing
- Weeknight
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10 Letter Words with Kn
- Cockneyish
- Cockneyism
- Hackneying
- Jackknives
- Knackeries
- Knackwurst
- Knapbottle
- Knapsacked
- Kneadingly
- Knee brace
- Knee joint
- Knee pants
- Knee piece
- Kneelingly
- Knickknack
- Knife edge
- Knifeboard
- Knife-edge
- Knifepoint
- Knighthood
- Knobkerrie
- Knockabout
- Knockwurst
- Nicknaming
- Unknitting
- Unknotting
- Unknowable
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11 Letter Words with Kn
- Acknowledge
- Airsickness
- Jackknifing
- Knavishness
- Kneejointed
- Knee-length
- Knife blade
- Knife fight
- Knife pleat
- Knuckleball
- Knucklebone
- Knucklehead
- Pocketknife
- Unhackneyed
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12 Letter Words with Kn
- Homesickness
- Interknitted
- Knife switch
- Knife thrust
- Knife-handle
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13 Letter Words with Kn
- Foreknowledge
- Greensickness
- Heartsickness
- Interknitting
- Knickerbocker
- Unknowability
Related: 13 Letter Words
14 Letter Words with Kn
- Acknowledgment
- Unacknowledged
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15 Letter Words with Kn
- Unknowledgeable
Common Words with KN with Meaning and Examples
Knee
- The joint between the thigh and the lower leg in humans.
- She injured her knee while playing soccer.
Knife
- A tool with a blade used for cutting.
- He used a knife to chop the vegetables.
Kneel
- To go down or rest on one or both knees.
- The children were asked to kneel on the floor during storytime.
Knit
- To make fabric by interlocking loops of yarn with needles.
- She loves to knit scarves during the winter.
Knot
- An interlacing of rope, string, or similar material, tied or drawn together.
- He tied a knot to secure the boat to the dock.
Knowledge
- Information and skills acquired through experience or education.
- Her knowledge of history is impressive.
Knock
- To strike a surface noisily to attract attention.
- He knocked on the door before entering.
Known
- Recognized, familiar, or within the scope of knowledge.
- She is known for her expertise in biology.
Knuckle
- The joints of the fingers, especially those connecting the fingers to the hand.
- He cracked his knuckles out of habit.
Knight
- A man awarded a non-hereditary title by a sovereign in recognition of merit or service.
- The knight wore shining armor.
Knew
- Past tense of “know,” to be aware of through observation, inquiry, or information.
- She knew the answer to the question immediately.
Knapsack
- A bag carried by a strap on your back or shoulder.
- He packed his knapsack with essentials for the hike.
Knoll
- A small hill or mound.
- They had a picnic on the grassy knoll.
Knave
- A dishonest or unscrupulous man.
- The story’s villain was a cunning knave.
Knickers
- Loose-fitting trousers gathered at the knee or calf.
- She wore knickers for her costume in the play.
Knead
- To work dough or clay into a uniform mixture by pressing, folding, and stretching.
- He began to knead the dough for the bread.
Knob
- A rounded handle or a small, rounded control on a device.
- She turned the knob to open the door.
Knockout
- A blow that renders an opponent unable to continue fighting, or something stunning or impressive.
- The boxer delivered a knockout punch in the final round.
Knucklehead
- A foolish or stupid person.
- Don’t be such a knucklehead; think before you act.
Knitting
- The activity or process of making fabric by interlocking loops of yarn with needles.
- She spent the afternoon knitting a sweater for her grandson.
Knighthood
- The rank, dignity, or profession of a knight.
- He was awarded knighthood for his service to the country.
Knell
- The sound of a bell, especially when rung solemnly for a death or funeral.
- The church bell’s knell echoed through the valley.
Knave
- A tricky, deceitful fellow.
- The knave was known for his cunning tricks.
Knickknack
- A small decorative object, especially in a house.
- Her shelves were filled with knickknacks from her travels.
Knotty
- Full of knots; complex or difficult to solve.
- The old tree had a knotty trunk.
Conclusion
Overall, even though the pronunciation of these clusters was identical to how they were written in Old English, this has changed over time. It seems to me that this phonetic change started as a mispronunciation, which other people picked up on for whatever reason (it was easier, the person/group that made the error had prestige, etc.), and then it spread from there. This is what I believe happened.
Old English words with a silent “K” used to be spelled “cn,” and the “c” was pronounced back then. For example, “knock” (with today’s silent K) was pronounced “c-nock” in the past. From there most of us prefer the present spellings since they make it clear when we should use “know” and when we should use “now” (and “knot” or “not” and so on).
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- Words that Start with KN
- Words that End in K
- Words that End in N
- 5 Letter Words Starting with K
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- 5 Letter Words that Start with KN
- 5 Letter Words Ending in K
- 5 Letter Words Ending in N
- 5 Letter Words with N
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