American English pronunciation

How to pronounce knesset

IPA transcription: ['nɛsət]

Pronunciation variants: ['nɛsət][k'nɛsət][kə'nɛsət]

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Noun

  • the Israeli unicameral parliament

Usage examples

  • Sharansky resigned from the Knesset, and was replaced by Edelstein.
  • He headed several Knesset committees, including the Security and Foreign Affairs committee.
  • It may have merged with Knesseth shortly after its founding.