How to pronounce knower
Say it like NOH-er. Knower has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOH).
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- NOH
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Knower pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of knower
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: NOH-uh.
What does knower mean?
- Agent noun of know: one who knows. How to pronounce know
Where does knower come from?
From know + -er.
Words that rhyme with knower
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of knower.
Questions about saying knower
How do you pronounce knower?
Say NOH-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈnoʊɚ/. In British English it is /ˈnəʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in knower?
Knower has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOH). Broken into parts: NOH · er.
Is knower pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈnəʊə/ (NOH-uh).