How to Pronounce Knowledgeable

To pronounce "knowledgeable", say KNOWL-edg-eabl-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈnɑl.ɪd͡ʒ.ə.bəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

13

Letters

/ˈnɑl.ɪd͡ʒ.ə.bəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “knowledgeable”

"knowledgeable" has 4 syllables: knowl-edg-eabl-e. It rhymes with acknowledgeable, if that helps it stick.

What does knowledgeable mean?

noun

  1. A person who has knowledge; an informed party.

adjective

  1. Having knowledge, especially of a particular subject.
  2. Educated and well informed.

Antonyms

unknowledgeable

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Words that rhyme with knowledgeable

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acknowledgeable

Related words

informedknowingenlightenedwell-readversedexperiencedlearnedwell-educated

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "knowledgeable"?▾

"Knowledgeable" has 4 syllables: knowl · edg · eabl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "knowledgeable"?▾

The IPA transcription of "knowledgeable" is /ˈnɑl.ɪd͡ʒ.ə.bəl/.

What does "knowledgeable" mean?▾

Knowledgeable: A person who has knowledge; an informed party.

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