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knowledge
Definition:
(nou) the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈnɒlɪdʒ
Examples:
He is concerned with education, teaching and the dispensation of knowledge.
The source of the information is from personal knowledge of the subject.
I'm just trying to inform you of some pretty basic knowledge.
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Common mistakes of knowledge pronunciation
- Dropping the "k" sound: Many learners pronounce "knowledge" as /ˈnɒlɪdʒ/ (UK) or /ˈnɑːlɪdʒ/ (US) without the initial "k". This leads to confusion. Tip: Always pronounce the "k" sound clearly at the beginning.
- Misplacing the stress: Some may incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "know-ledge". The correct stress is on the first syllable: /ˈnɒlɪdʒ/ (UK) or /ˈnɑːlɪdʒ/ (US). Tip: Emphasize the first syllable to sound natural.
- Confusing "o" with "a": A common mistake is pronouncing the "o" in "knowledge" as "a", resulting in "knawl-idge". The vowel sound is closer to "aw": /ˈnɒlɪdʒ/ (UK) or /ˈnɑːlɪdʒ/ (US). Tip: Listen to native speakers to catch the correct vowel sound.
- Neglecting the silent "k": Some learners might pronounce the "k" in "knowledge", making it sound like "knowl-edge". The "k" is silent. Tip: Remember that "knowledge" starts with an "n" sound.
- Incorrect vowel length: Some may shorten the vowel sound, saying "knowledge" like "naw-lidge". This alters the intended pronunciation. Tip: Practice elongating the "o" sound to achieve the correct pronunciation: /ˈnɒlɪdʒ/ (UK) or /ˈnɑːlɪdʒ/ (US).