The spelling of the word "knapik" is tricky to decipher phonetically. The correct pronunciation is [ˈknæpɪk]. The initial "k" is pronounced like the letter "k" and the following "n" is pronounced like "n", but with the tongue raised towards the hard palate. The "a" sounds like the "a" in "cat", while the "i" sounds like "i" in "sit". Finally, the "k" at the end is pronounced like a "k" sound with a slight aspiration.