English pronunciation
How to pronounce “known”
Phonetic spelling
NOHN
IPA /ˈnoʊn/
Syllable stress
known
Stress falls on the highlighted syllable.
How do you spell “known”?
k n o w n
“known” is spelled K-N-O-W-N. It is pronounced NOHN, so the spelling and the sound do not match letter for letter. Listen to the audio above and say it aloud while you read the letters.
Hear it in a sentence
She is known for her kindness.
I have known him for years.