How to Pronounce Unknown

To pronounce "unknown", say UNKN-own — 2 syllables, IPA /ʌnˈnəʊn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ʌnˈnəʊn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “unknown”

"unknown" has 2 syllables: unkn-own. It rhymes with moan and groan, if that helps it stick.

What does unknown mean?

verb

  1. To undo the process of knowing, to lose knowledge of something.

noun

  1. A variable (usually x, y or z) whose value is to be found.
  2. Any thing, place, or situation about which nothing is known; an unknown fact or piece of information.

adjective

  1. (sometimes postpositive) Not known; unidentified; not well known.

Synonyms

anonymousobscureunascertainedunchartedundiscoveredunexploredunfamiliarunidentified

Antonyms

famousknownwell-known

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Words that rhyme with unknown

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

moangroandronebemoancornerstonetonestonecondonecycloneatonebaritonemonotone

Related words

unidentifiedanonymousunfamiliarunheard-ofundiagnosedunknowableunsungunbeknownst

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "unknown"?▾

"Unknown" has 2 syllables: unkn · own.

What is the IPA transcription of "unknown"?▾

The IPA transcription of "unknown" is /ʌnˈnəʊn/.

What does "unknown" mean?▾

Unknown: To undo the process of knowing, to lose knowledge of something.

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