How to pronounce banknotes
Say it like BANGK-nohts. Banknotes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BANGK).
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- BANGK
- nohts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Banknotes 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.
- nohtsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of banknotes
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BANGK-nohts.
What does banknotes mean?
- plural of banknote How to pronounce banknote
Questions about saying banknotes
How do you pronounce banknotes?
Say BANGK-nohts. The American pronunciation is /ˈbæŋkˌnoʊts/. In British English it is /ˈbæŋkˌnəʊts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in banknotes?
Banknotes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BANGK). Broken into parts: BANGK · nohts.
Is banknotes 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 /ˈbæŋkˌnəʊts/ (BANGK-nohts).