How to pronounce "knowitall" in English
ˈnoʊ.ɪtˌɔːl
NOH·it·awl
Primary stress: NOH
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Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “knowitall”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
NOH
Gliding diphthong with sustained vocal resonance.
it
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
awl
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
Primary emphasis falls on the first syllable ("NOH"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Do not attempt to pronounce the "k" in "knowitall".
How Native Speakers Say It: Begin articulation immediately on the alveolar nasal /n/ sound, as if the word started with the letter "n".
The Trap: Pronouncing a hard, aspirated [tʰ] in casual conversation can sound overly formal in North America.
How Native Speakers Say It: In American English, a single "t" between vowels quickly taps against the alveolar ridge like a soft "d" ([ɾ]). In British English, maintain a crisp aspirated [tʰ].
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "knowitall" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "knowitall is" sounds like "knowitall-iz").
Maintain the stress-timed rhythm of English: compress unstressed syllables rapidly so the beat of "knowitall" aligns naturally with adjacent words.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“expel shiny shirtless soccer playing vampires or whatever those books are about I'm Mr knowitall which means I”— WIREDWatch clip
“And we can’t forget statesman, encyclopedist, and infamous knowitall Ben Franklin.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“company's patented food organic I'm Mr knowitall which means I already know whether or not you are”— WIREDWatch clip
“the first place and if you're even properly licensed to drive I'm Mr knowitall which means I”— WIREDWatch clip
“permanent marker I'm Mr knowitall which means I already know whether or not you are”— WIREDWatch clip
Practice Speaking “knowitall”
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expel shiny shirtless soccer playing vampires or whatever those books are about I'm Mr knowitall which means I
Hear it in context: “knowitall”
5 clipsThe English word “knowitall” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˈnoʊ.ɪtˌɔːl (phonetic respelling: NOH-it-awl). Phonologically, it consists of 3 syllables (NOH · it · awl), with primary lexical stress placed on the 1st (initial) syllable (NOH). Grammatically, “knowitall” functions as a noun. SayItVid indexes 5 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “knowitall” in natural connected speech across American (US: 5 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from WIRED.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USWIREDClip #1 · @1:14
“got you 5 years ago expel them as mobs of Pitchfork wielding towns folk would expel shiny shirtless soccer playing vampires or whatever those books are about I'm Mr knowitall which means I about I'm Mr knowitall which means I”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #2 · @2:07
“objects with different body parts. And we can’t forget statesman, encyclopedist, and infamous knowitall Ben Franklin. He witnessed one of these flying-boy demonstrations in Boston, then went home to Philadelphia”
- 🇺🇸 USWIREDClip #3 · @1:14
“the rules in a grand style then sue the Scoundrels for inadvertently eating your company's patented food organic I'm Mr knowitall which means I already know whether or not you are organic I'm Mr knowitall which means I already know whether or not you are”
- 🇺🇸 USWIREDClip #4 · @1:10
“might be tolerated in that case though I'd wonder how you procured Alexus in the first place and if you're even properly licensed to drive I'm Mr knowitall which means I drive I'm Mr knowitall which means I”
- 🇺🇸 USWIREDClip #5 · @0:59
“is trying to enliven your painfully dreary mask with drawings done in permanent marker I'm Mr knowitall which means I already know whether or not you are marker I'm Mr knowitall which means I already know whether or not you are”
Definition & Meaning: “knowitall”
- A person who behaves as though they know everything and are superior to others.
Example Sentences (3)
- “He is such a knowitall that he interrupts everyone during the meeting.”
- “expel shiny shirtless soccer playing vampires or whatever those books are about I'm Mr knowitall which means I”
- “And we can’t forget statesman, encyclopedist, and infamous knowitall Ben Franklin.”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “knowitall”
- Pronunciation:
- NOH-it-awl
- Syllables:
- NOH · it · awl
- Written Hyphenation:
- know · it · all
- Primary stress:
- NOH
- IPA:
- ˈnoʊ.ɪtˌɔːl
- Hear it in context
- knowitall
Words that Rhyme with “knowitall”
-oʊɪtˌɔlWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"knowitall" (⁄ˈnoʊ.ɪtˌɔːl⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "knowitall" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about knowitall
How do you pronounce “knowitall”?
“knowitall” is pronounced ⁄ˈnoʊ.ɪtˌɔːl⁄ (NOH-it-awl). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “knowitall”?
“knowitall” has 3 syllables: NOH · it · awl.
Where is the stress in “knowitall”?
The primary stress in “knowitall” is on “NOH”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “knowitall” mean?
A person who behaves as though they know everything and are superior to others.
How can I hear “knowitall” used in real sentences?
This page has 5 real-world video examples of “knowitall” with synchronized subtitles. Use Previous / Next (or ← / → keys) to hear each one at the exact moment it is spoken.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “knowitall”?
Do not attempt to pronounce the "k" in "knowitall". Begin articulation immediately on the alveolar nasal /n/ sound, as if the word started with the letter "n".