How to pronounce knowwhaddamean
Say it like noh-wah-duh-MEEN. Knowwhaddamean has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MEEN).
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- noh
- wah
- duh
- MEEN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Knowwhaddamean pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- wahKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MEENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of knowwhaddamean
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: noh-wod-uh-MEEN.
What does knowwhaddamean mean?
- Do you understand? Do you catch my drift?
Where does knowwhaddamean come from?
Contraction of do you know what I mean.
Words that rhyme with knowwhaddamean
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Questions about saying knowwhaddamean
How do you pronounce knowwhaddamean?
Say noh-wah-duh-MEEN. The American pronunciation is /ˌnoʊwɑdəˈmin/. In British English it is /ˌnəʊwɒdəˈmiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in knowwhaddamean?
Knowwhaddamean has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MEEN). Broken into parts: noh · wah · duh · MEEN.
Is knowwhaddamean 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 /ˌnəʊwɒdəˈmiːn/ (noh-wod-uh-MEEN).