How to pronounce beknown
Say it like bih-NOHN. Beknown has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOHN).
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- bih
- NOHN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Beknown pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- bihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NOHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of beknown
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: bih-NOHN.
What does beknown mean?
- past participle of beknow
Where does beknown come from?
From be- + known.
Words that rhyme with beknown
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Questions about saying beknown
How do you pronounce beknown?
Say bih-NOHN. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈnoʊn/. In British English it is /bɪˈnəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in beknown?
Beknown has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOHN). Broken into parts: bih · NOHN.
Is beknown pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /bɪˈnəʊn/ (bih-NOHN).