Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

y'know

/jəˈnoʊ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.23 in modern English

Syllables
y'-know
IPA
/jəˈnoʊ/
15
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

contraction

Alternative form of you know.

Informal

Example Sentences

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /jəˈnoʊ/
  • British English: /jəˈnəʊ/

Usage

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Questions

How do you pronounce y'know?
The recorded pronunciation is /jəˈnoʊ/.
What does y'know mean?
Alternative form of you know.

How to pronounce y'know

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “y'know”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/jəˈnoʊ/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “y'know” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.