How to Pronounce Need-to-know

To pronounce "need-to-know", say NEEDT-okn-ow — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

12

Letters

NEEDT-okn-ow

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💡 Tip for remembering “need-to-know”

"need-to-know" has 3 syllables: needt-okn-ow.

What does need-to-know mean?

adjective

  1. (of information) given to another only when necessary.

Related words

confidentiallimitedneedinformativeparticularwell-keptnonproprietaryinnecessary

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How many syllables are in "need-to-know"?▾

"Need-to-know" has 3 syllables: needt · okn · ow.

What does "need-to-know" mean?▾

Need-to-know: (of information) given to another only when necessary.

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