How to Pronounce Unknowns

To pronounce "unknowns", say UNKN-owns — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

UNKN-owns

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💡 Tip for remembering “unknowns”

"unknowns" has 2 syllables: unkn-owns. It rhymes with jones and homophones, if that helps it stick.

What does unknowns mean?

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.

Words that rhyme with unknowns

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

joneshomophonesmilestonesmoansintoneshormonesovertonesloanscobblestonesownssconescheekbones

Related words

unidentifiedanonymousunfamiliarunheard-ofundiagnosedunknowableunsungunbeknownst

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "unknowns"?▾

"Unknowns" has 2 syllables: unkn · owns.

What does "unknowns" mean?▾

Unknowns: A variable (usually x, y or z) whose value is to be found.

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