How to pronounce denotation
Say it like dee-noh-TAY-shun. Denotation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY).
- dee
- noh
- TAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Denotation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- deeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- TAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of denotation
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: dee-noh-TAY-shun.
What does denotation mean?
- The act of denoting, or something (such as a symbol) that denotes
- The primary, surface, literal, or explicit meaning of a signifier such as a word, phrase, or symbol; that which a word denotes, as contrasted with its connotation; the aggregate or set of objects of which a word may be predicated.
- The intension and extension of a word
Where does denotation come from?
From Late Latin dēnotātiō, from Latin dēnotāre (“to denote, mark out”) + -tiō (suffix forming nouns of action), from dē- (“completely”) + notāre (“to mark”); equivalent to denote + -ation.
Words that rhyme with denotation
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Questions about saying denotation
How do you pronounce denotation?
Say dee-noh-TAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌdinoʊˈteɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌdiːnəʊˈteɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in denotation?
Denotation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY). Broken into parts: dee · noh · TAY · shun.
Is denotation 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 /ˌdiːnəʊˈteɪʃən/ (dee-noh-TAY-shun).