English pronunciation · Words Starting with K
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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