How to pronounce denote
Say it like dih-NOHT. Denote has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOHT).
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- dih
- NOHT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Denote pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NOHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of denote
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: dih-NOHT.
What does denote mean?
- To indicate; to mark.“The yellow blazes denote the trail.”
- To make overt.
- To refer to literally; to convey as objective meaning.“The prefix pre- denotes "before", as in preview.”
Where does denote come from?
From Middle French denoter, from Latin denotare, from de- (“complete”) and notare (“to mark out”).
Words that rhyme with denote
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Questions about saying denote
How do you pronounce denote?
Say dih-NOHT. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈnoʊt/. In British English it is /dɪˈnəʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in denote?
Denote has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOHT). Broken into parts: dih · NOHT.
Is denote 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 /dɪˈnəʊt/ (dih-NOHT).