How to Pronounce Knew

To pronounce "knew", say KNEW — one syllable, IPA /ˈnjuː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ˈnjuː/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “knew”

"knew" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with blue and slew, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: new, gnu, nu — easy to mix up when writing.

What does knew mean?

verb

  1. To perceive the truth or factuality of; to be certain of or that.

    “He knew something terrible was going to happen.”

  2. To be aware of; to be cognizant of.

    “Did you know Michelle and Jack were getting divorced? ― Yes, I knew.”

Synonyms

coitizego to bed withsleep with

Words that rhyme with knew

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

blueslewsubduepursuetrueviewconstruehithertoeschewpurviewimbuecoo

Related words

didgotawarefacedrecognizedunderstoodknowinglyabreast

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "knew"?▾

"Knew" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "knew"?▾

The IPA transcription of "knew" is /ˈnjuː/.

What does "knew" mean?▾

Knew: To perceive the truth or factuality of; to be certain of or that.

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