How to pronounce knowns
Say it like NOHNZ. Knowns is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/noʊnz/NOHNZ
UK British/nəʊnz/NOHNZ
- NOHNZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Knowns pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOHNZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of knowns
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: NOHNZ.
What does knowns mean?
noun
- plural of known How to pronounce known
Words that rhyme with knowns
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Questions about saying knowns
How do you pronounce knowns?
Say NOHNZ. The American pronunciation is /noʊnz/. In British English it is /nəʊnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in knowns?
Knowns is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: NOHNZ.
Is knowns 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 /nəʊnz/ (NOHNZ).