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knew
Definition:
(nou) the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
Phonetic Transcription:
nəʊ
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Common mistakes of knew pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "knew" as /knew/ with a long "u" sound. Tip: Remember that "knew" is pronounced /njuː/ in UK English and /nuː/ in US English.
- Confusing with "new": Many confuse "knew" with "new" due to their similar sounds. Tip: Focus on the context; "knew" refers to past knowledge, while "new" describes something recent.
- Omitting the initial sound: Some people may drop the initial "k" sound, saying /njuː/ instead of /knjuː/. Tip: Ensure you pronounce the "k" clearly to distinguish "knew" from other words.
- Incorrect stress placement: Learners sometimes stress the second syllable, saying /kəˈnjuː/. Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable: /ˈknjuː/ in UK and /ˈnuː/ in US.
- Overemphasizing the "w": Some may pronounce "knew" with an exaggerated "w" sound, as in /knuːw/. Tip: Keep the "w" soft and subtle; it should blend smoothly into the vowel sound.