How to pronounce knowingly
Say it like NOH-ing-lee. Knowingly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈnoʊɪŋli/NOH-ing-lee
UK British/ˈnəʊɪŋli/NOH-ing-lee
- NOH
- ing
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Knowingly 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of knowingly
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: NOH-ing-lee.
What does knowingly mean?
adverb
- In the manner of one who knows.“She smiled knowingly, but kept the secret.”
- With knowledge of all relevant facts.“She would never knowingly pour any pollutant down the drain.”
Where does knowingly come from?
From Middle English knawyngly, knowyngly.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- awarely
- consciously
- wittingly
Opposite meaning
- unknowingly
- obliviously
- unawarely
Questions about saying knowingly
How do you pronounce knowingly?
Say NOH-ing-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈnoʊɪŋli/. In British English it is /ˈnəʊɪŋli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in knowingly?
Knowingly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOH). Broken into parts: NOH · ing · lee.
Is knowingly 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 /ˈnəʊɪŋli/ (NOH-ing-lee).