How to Pronounce Knowledge

To pronounce "knowledge", say KNOWL-edg-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈnɑɫədʒ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈnɑɫədʒ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/nˈɒlɪdʒ/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “knowledge”

"knowledge" has 3 syllables: knowl-edg-e. It rhymes with acknowledge and college, if that helps it stick.

What does knowledge mean?

noun

The fact of knowing about something; general understanding or familiarity with a subject, place, situation etc.
“His knowledge of Iceland was limited to what he'd seen on the Travel Channel.”
Awareness of a particular fact or situation; a state of having been informed or made aware of something.

verb

To confess as true; to acknowledge.

Synonyms

awareness cognizance ken knowingness learning

Antonyms

ignorance

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Words that rhyme with knowledge

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

acknowledge college stallage haulage tallage colledge smallage hallage

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "knowledge"?▾

"Knowledge" has 3 syllables: knowl · edg · e.

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.

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