How to pronounce knew
Say it like NOO. Knew is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- NOO
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Knew pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of knew
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: NYOO.
What does knew mean?
- simple past of know How to pronounce know
Words that rhyme with knew
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Words that sound like knew
Questions about saying knew
How do you pronounce knew?
Say NOO. The American pronunciation is /nu/. In British English it is /njuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in knew?
Knew is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: NOO.
Is knew pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /njuː/ (NYOO).
What words sound the same as knew?
Knew sounds the same as gnu, new, nu in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.