How to pronounce banknote
Say it like BANGK-noht. Banknote has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BANGK).
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- BANGK
- noht
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Banknote pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BANGKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- nohtGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of banknote
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BANGK-noht.
What does banknote mean?
- A piece of currency made of paper or polymer.
Where does banknote come from?
From bank + note.
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Questions about saying banknote
How do you pronounce banknote?
Say BANGK-noht. The American pronunciation is /ˈbæŋkˌnoʊt/. In British English it is /ˈbæŋknəʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in banknote?
Banknote has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BANGK). Broken into parts: BANGK · noht.
Is banknote pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈbæŋknəʊt/ (BANGK-noht).