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How to pronounce:
know
Definition:
(nou) the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
Phonetic Transcription:
nəʊ
Examples:
You need to understand the intention of the author to know the signification.
Although I don't understand the political mumble jumble, I do know that.
They know that no source is irreproachable.
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Common mistakes of know pronunciation
- Adding an extra vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "know" as /ˈknoʊə/ or /ˈknəʊə/, adding an unnecessary vowel sound. Tip: Focus on the clean sound of /noʊ/ (US) or /nəʊ/ (UK) without extra vowels.
- Misplacing stress: Many say "know" with incorrect stress, like /ˈknəʊ/ instead of the correct /noʊ/. Tip: Remember that "know" is a single syllable word, so the stress is on the whole word.
- Confusing with "no": Some confuse "know" with "no" and pronounce it incorrectly as /noʊ/ or /nəʊ/. Tip: "Know" has a silent "k" and should be pronounced /noʊ/ (US) or /nəʊ/ (UK) without confusion.
- Overemphasizing the "k": Learners sometimes pronounce the "k" in "know," saying /knoʊ/ or /knəʊ/. Tip: Remember, the "k" is silent; focus on the sound /noʊ/ (US) or /nəʊ/ (UK) only.
- Mispronouncing in fast speech: In quick conversations, "know" can be mispronounced as /nəʊ/ instead of the correct /noʊ/ (US) or /nəʊ/ (UK). Tip: Practice saying "know" slowly to reinforce the correct pronunciation before speeding up.