How to Pronounce "how do you know"
expression
ˈhaʊ/ /ˈdu/ /ˈju/ /ˈnoʊ
HOW-doo-YOO-noh
hˈaʊ/ /dʉː/ /jˈuː/ /nˈəʊ
HOW-dew-YOO-noh
Definition
Used to ask someone for the reason or evidence for what they believe, say, or claim. It questions the source or certainty of their information.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhaʊ/ /ˈdu/ /ˈju/ /ˈnoʊ
British English
hˈaʊ/ /dʉː/ /jˈuː/ /nˈəʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HOW-doo-YOO-noh
UK
HOW-dew-YOO-noh
Listen in Context
How do you know he's coming tonight?
How do you know the answer?
How do you know my name?
Wait, how do you know about that?