How to pronounce unknowing
Say it like un-NOH-ing. Unknowing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOH).
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- un
- NOH
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unknowing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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.
American vs British pronunciation of unknowing
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: un-NOH-ing.
What does unknowing mean?
- Absence of knowledge; ignorance of something.
- Without knowing; ignorant.
Where does unknowing come from?
From un- + knowing.
Words that rhyme with unknowing
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Questions about saying unknowing
How do you pronounce unknowing?
Say un-NOH-ing. The American pronunciation is /ənˈnoʊɪŋ/. In British English it is /ənˈnəʊɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unknowing?
Unknowing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOH). Broken into parts: un · NOH · ing.
Is unknowing 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 /ənˈnəʊɪŋ/ (un-NOH-ing).