How to Pronounce "know what is what"
expression
NOH WUHT-iz WUHT
NUH-oh wOT IZ wOT
Definition
To be able to understand what is truly important or to recognize the true nature of people or things; to not be easily fooled.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnoʊ/ /ˈhwət/, /ˈwət/ /ˈɪz/, /ɪz/ /ˈhwət/, /ˈwət
British English
nˈəʊ/ /wˈɒt/ /ˈɪz/ /wˈɒt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NOH WUHT-iz WUHT
UK
NUH-oh wOT IZ wOT
Listen in Context
After years in business, she knows what is what.
You must know what is what before making a decision.
He doesn't know what is what yet—he's new here.
Don't worry, I know what is what around here.