How to Pronounce "know what's what"
expression
ˈnoʊ/ /ˈhwəts/, /ˈwəts/ /ˈhwət/, /ˈwət
NOH wuts WUT
nˈəʊ/ /wɒts/ /wˈɒt
noh WOTS WOT
Definition
To understand what is truly important or correct in a situation; to be knowledgeable and experienced about how things really work.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnoʊ/ /ˈhwəts/, /ˈwəts/ /ˈhwət/, /ˈwət
British English
nˈəʊ/ /wɒts/ /wˈɒt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NOH wuts WUT
UK
noh WOTS WOT
Listen in Context
She really knows what's what in this business.
Ask Tom. He knows what's what around here.
If you want advice, talk to someone who knows what's what.
Don't worry, I know what's what—just follow my lead.