How to Pronounce Knowledge

"Knowledge" is not spelled the way it sounds. Its pronunciation is /ˈnɑɫədʒ/ in IPA and it has 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents — the audio is the reliable guide for a word like this.

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Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈnɑɫədʒ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/nˈɒlɪdʒ/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “knowledge

"knowledge" has 2 syllables: knowledge.

What does knowledge mean?

noun

  1. The fact of knowing about something; general understanding or familiarity with a subject, place, situation etc. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
  2. Awareness of a particular fact or situation; a state of having been informed or made aware of something.

verb

  1. To confess as true; to acknowledge.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "knowledge"?

"Knowledge" is not spelled the way it sounds. Its pronunciation is /ˈnɑɫədʒ/ in IPA and it has 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents — the audio is the reliable guide for a word like this.

How many syllables are in "knowledge"?

"Knowledge" has 2 syllables.

What is the IPA transcription of "knowledge"?

The IPA transcription of "knowledge" is /ˈnɑɫədʒ/.

What does "knowledge" mean?

Knowledge: The fact of knowing about something; general understanding or familiarity with a subject, place, situation etc. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}

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