English pronunciation · Words Starting with K
Know Pronunciation
Know is pronounced NOH, IPA /ˈnoʊ/.
NOH
US /ˈnoʊ/ · UK /ˈnəʊ/
Syllables: NOH (1 syllable)
verb: To have information about something, or to be familiar with someone.
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Know in a Sentence
- I know the shortcut through the park.
- Do you know her sister?
- Nobody knew the answer.
Common Mispronunciations of Know
Not kuh-NOH
The k is silent. English stopped sounding it centuries ago in knee, knife, knock and knot, but kept the letter.
Not NOW
The vowel closes towards oo without opening first. Starting it wide gives now instead.
Tip: Know and no are identical, and so are knew and new for most speakers. The silent k does no work at all.
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