How to pronounce unknowns
Say it like uh-NOHNZ. Unknowns has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOHNZ).
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- uh
- NOHNZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unknowns pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NOHNZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of unknowns
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: uh-NOHNZ.
What does unknowns mean?
- plural of unknown How to pronounce unknown
Words that rhyme with unknowns
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Questions about saying unknowns
How do you pronounce unknowns?
Say uh-NOHNZ. The American pronunciation is /əˈnoʊnz/. In British English it is /əˈnəʊnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unknowns?
Unknowns has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOHNZ). Broken into parts: uh · NOHNZ.
Is unknowns 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 /əˈnəʊnz/ (uh-NOHNZ).