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Knowledge Pronunciation

Knowledge is pronounced NAH-luhj, IPA /ˈnɑlədʒ/.

NAH-luhj

US /ˈnɑlədʒ/  ·  UK /ˈnɒlɪdʒ/

Syllables: NAH · luhj (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)

noun: What someone knows, whether from study, experience, or being told.

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Knowledge in a Sentence

  • Her knowledge of the archive is unmatched.
  • To the best of my knowledge the meeting is still on.
  • The course assumes no prior knowledge of statistics.

Common Mispronunciations of Knowledge

Not NOH-lij

The verb know has a long o, but the noun does not. It shortens to the o of not, which surprises almost everyone.

Not k-NOW-lej

Two things at once here: the k is silent, and the ow is not the ow of now. Say NAH and then luhj.

Tip: Rhyme the first syllable with dollar rather than with snow.

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