How to pronounce connote
Say it like kuh-NOHT. Connote has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOHT).
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- kuh
- NOHT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Connote pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NOHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of connote
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kuh-NOHT.
What does connote mean?
- To signify beyond its literal or principal meaning.“Racism often connotes an underlying fear or ignorance.”
- To possess an inseparable related condition; to imply as a logical consequence.“Poverty connotes hunger.”
- To express without overt reference; to imply.
Where does connote come from?
From Medieval Latin connotō (“signify beyond literal meaning”), from com- (“together”), + notō (“mark”).
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Words that rhyme with connote
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Questions about saying connote
How do you pronounce connote?
Say kuh-NOHT. The American pronunciation is /kəˈnoʊt/. In British English it is /kəˈnəʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in connote?
Connote has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOHT). Broken into parts: kuh · NOHT.
Is connote 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 /kəˈnəʊt/ (kuh-NOHT).