How Do You Spell KNOCKNOBBLER?

Pronunciation: [nˈɒknɒblə] (IPA)

The word "knocknobbler" may leave many scratching their heads as to how it should be spelled. However, using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), we can break it down. /nɒkˈnɒblər/ reveals that the first syllable is pronounced with a short "o" sound followed by a "k" sound. The second syllable has a long "o" sound and ends with a "b" sound. The final syllable has a short "u" sound followed by an "l" sound and an unstressed "ə" sound. Remembering the IPA can make even the trickiest spellings less daunting.