How to pronounce keynote
Say it like KEE-noht. Keynote has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KEE).
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US American/ˈkiˌnoʊt/KEE-noht
UK British/ˈkiːˌnəʊt/KEE-noht
- KEE
- noht
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Keynote pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nohtGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of keynote
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KEE-noht.
What does keynote mean?
noun
- A speech that sets the main theme of a conference or other gathering; a keynote speech or keynote address.“keynote speech”
- The main theme of a speech, a written work, or a conference.
- The note on which a musical key is based; the tonic.
- To deliver a speech that sets the main theme of a conference or other gathering.
Where does keynote come from?
From key + note.
Questions about saying keynote
How do you pronounce keynote?
Say KEE-noht. The American pronunciation is /ˈkiˌnoʊt/. In British English it is /ˈkiːˌnəʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in keynote?
Keynote has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KEE). Broken into parts: KEE · noht.
Is keynote 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 /ˈkiːˌnəʊt/ (KEE-noht).