Pronunciation

How to pronounce “knuckles

“knuckles” is pronounced /nʌkəlz/ — 2 syllables.
The sound

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knuckles

/nʌkəlz/

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2 syllables. Stress the 'knuck' part (say it longer and louder) and let the others relax — unstressed vowels often soften to a lazy /ə/.
Meaning

a small metal weapon; worn over the knuckles on the back of the hand

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