The word "knaps" is spelled with a silent "k" which can be confusing for many people. The IPA phonetic transcription shows that the "k" is not pronounced, and instead the word is pronounced as /næps/. The spelling of this word can be traced back to its origins, where the silent "k" was used to distinguish it from similar-sounding words such as "naps". Despite the silent "k", it is important to remember its presence in written form to avoid misspelling the word.