How to pronounce knowledge
Say it like NOL-uj. Knowledge has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOL).
- NOL
- uj
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tip: Silent k, and the first vowel is short: 'NOL-ij', not 'NOH-ledge'.
Knowledge pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ujKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of knowledge
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: NOL-ij.
What does knowledge mean?
- The fact of knowing about something; general understanding or familiarity with a subject, place, situation etc.“His knowledge of Iceland was limited to what he'd seen on the Travel Channel.”
- Awareness of a particular fact or situation; a state of having been informed or made aware of something.
- Intellectual understanding; the state of appreciating truth or information.“Knowledge consists in recognizing the difference between good and bad decisions.”
Where does knowledge come from?
From Middle English knowleche, knaweleche, cnawlece (“knowledge”), from knowen (“to know, recognise”) + -leche.
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Questions about saying knowledge
How do you pronounce knowledge?
Say NOL-uj. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɑlədʒ/. In British English it is /ˈnɒlɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in knowledge?
Knowledge has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOL). Broken into parts: NOL · uj.
Is knowledge pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈnɒlɪdʒ/ (NOL-ij).