How to pronounce beknownst
Say it like bih-NOHNST. Beknownst has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOHNST).
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- bih
- NOHNST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Beknownst 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.
- NOHNSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of beknownst
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: bih-NOHNST.
What does beknownst mean?
- Known (about); in (someone's) awareness.
Where does beknownst come from?
Probably a back-formation from unbeknownst.
Questions about saying beknownst
How do you pronounce beknownst?
Say bih-NOHNST. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈnoʊnst/. In British English it is /bɪˈnəʊnst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in beknownst?
Beknownst has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOHNST). Broken into parts: bih · NOHNST.
Is beknownst 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 /bɪˈnəʊnst/ (bih-NOHNST).