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known /nou-@n/
I've heard this pronunciation on CBC.Canada news at 6, regional broadcast from Prince Edward Island, Canada.
known being pronounced as /'nou-@n/, that is, as a two syllable word.
This pronunciation is common/frequent?
many thanks
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I can't recall ever hearing that pronunciation. I pronounce "known" as ["n7Un].
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I'm actually from Prince Edward Island, and I do not say "known" like that. I highly doubt it's a local pronunciation because I haven't heard any other people from around here say it. Maybe he just screwed up the word that one time?
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''Longman pronunciation dictionary'' lists this pronunciation, but indicates that it is old/regional.
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