How to pronounce knowledgeable
Say it like NAH-luh-juh-bul. Knowledgeable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAH).
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- NAH
- luh
- juh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Knowledgeable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of knowledgeable
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: NOL-ih-jih-bul.
What does knowledgeable mean?
- highly educated; having extensive information or understanding“knowing instructors”“a knowledgeable critic”
- alert and fully informed“a knowing collector of rare books”“surprisingly knowledgeable about what was going on”
- thoroughly acquainted through study or experience“this girl, so intimate with nature”“knowledgeable about the technique of painting”
Where does knowledgeable come from?
From knowledge + -able.
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Questions about saying knowledgeable
How do you pronounce knowledgeable?
Say NAH-luh-juh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɑlədʒəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈnɒlɪdʒɪbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in knowledgeable?
Knowledgeable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAH). Broken into parts: NAH · luh · juh · bul.
Is knowledgeable 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 /ˈnɒlɪdʒɪbəl/ (NOL-ih-jih-bul).