How to pronounce knowing
Say it like NOH-ing. Knowing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈnoʊɪŋ/NOH-ing
UK British/ˈnəʊɪŋ/NOH-ing
- NOH
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Knowing 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of knowing
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: NOH-ing.
What does knowing mean?
adjective
- evidencing the possession of inside information
- characterized by conscious design or purpose“intentional damage”“a knowing act of fraud”
- alert and fully informed“a knowing collector of rare books”“surprisingly knowledgeable about what was going on”
- a clear and certain mental apprehension
Where does knowing come from?
From know + -ing.
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Words that rhyme with knowing
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Questions about saying knowing
How do you pronounce knowing?
Say NOH-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈnoʊɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈnəʊɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in knowing?
Knowing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOH). Broken into parts: NOH · ing.
Is knowing 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 /ˈnəʊɪŋ/ (NOH-ing).