How to Pronounce "you know what"
expression
ˈju/ /ˈnoʊ/ /ˈhwət/, /ˈwət
YOO-noh-WUHT
jˈuː/ /nˈəʊ/ /wˈɒt
yoo-NOH-WOT
Definition
Used to get someone's attention before giving news, an idea, or expressing a thought. It shows you are about to say something interesting or important.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈju/ /ˈnoʊ/ /ˈhwət/, /ˈwət
British English
jˈuː/ /nˈəʊ/ /wˈɒt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
YOO-noh-WUHT
UK
yoo-NOH-WOT
Listen in Context
You know what, I think we should go out tonight.
You know what, I forgot my homework at home.
You know what, let's order pizza instead.
I was really tired, but you know what, I still went for a run.