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UK//haʊ əm aɪ səˈpəʊzd tə nəʊ//US//haʊ əm aɪ səˈpoʊzd tu noʊ//

Meaning of How am I supposed to know

A phrase used to express uncertainty about what one should know or do.

In simple words: What should I know or understand?

How am I supposed to know in a sentence

  • How am I supposed to know what he really meant?
  • When you said it's urgent, how am I supposed to know that?
  • How am I supposed to know which way to go?
  • How am I supposed to know it's my turn?

How to use How am I supposed to know

Used when expressing confusion or frustration about a situation. Generally neutral but can convey surprise or disbelief depending on context.

Grammar pattern

standalone greeting

Memory hint

Imagine someone looking puzzled and asking a question about what they should do.

Related words

Collocations with How am I supposed to know

Synonyms for How am I supposed to know

  • What do you expect me to know?
  • How should I understand this?
  • What do you want from me?

Common mistakes with How am I supposed to know

  • Mixing with 'How am I supposed to say this?'
  • Confusing tone - may sound sarcastic if not careful.
  • Using in overly formal situations.

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Frequently asked questions about How am I supposed to know

What does How am I supposed to know mean?

What should I know or understand?

What is the definition of How am I supposed to know?

A phrase used to express uncertainty about what one should know or do.

How do you use How am I supposed to know in a sentence?

How am I supposed to know what he really meant?

Can you give another example of How am I supposed to know?

When you said it's urgent, how am I supposed to know that?

What are synonyms for How am I supposed to know?

Common alternatives include What do you expect me to know?, How should I understand this?, What do you want from me?.

What words go with How am I supposed to know?

It commonly pairs with know the answer, know the truth, know what to do.

What are common mistakes when using How am I supposed to know?

Mixing with 'How am I supposed to say this?' Confusing tone - may sound sarcastic if not careful. Using in overly formal situations.

How do you pronounce How am I supposed to know?

US: //haʊ əm aɪ səˈpoʊzd tu noʊ//, UK: //haʊ əm aɪ səˈpəʊzd tə nəʊ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use How am I supposed to know?

Used when expressing confusion or frustration about a situation. Generally neutral but can convey surprise or disbelief depending on context.