How to pronounce keynoter
Say it like KEE-noh-ter. Keynoter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KEE).
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- KEE
- noh
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Keynoter 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.
- nohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of keynoter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KEE-noh-tuh.
What does keynoter mean?
- A speaker who delivers the keynote speech of a conference.
- The keynote speech itself.
Where does keynoter come from?
From keynote + -er.
Questions about saying keynoter
How do you pronounce keynoter?
Say KEE-noh-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈkiˌnoʊtər/. In British English it is /ˈkiːˌnəʊtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in keynoter?
Keynoter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KEE). Broken into parts: KEE · noh · ter.
Is keynoter pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkiːˌnəʊtə/ (KEE-noh-tuh).