How to pronounce keynotes
Say it like KEE-nohts. Keynotes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KEE).
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US American/ˈkiˌnoʊts/KEE-nohts
UK British/ˈkiːˌnəʊts/KEE-nohts
- KEE
- nohts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Keynotes 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.
- nohtsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of keynotes
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KEE-nohts.
What does keynotes mean?
noun
- plural of keynote How to pronounce keynote
Questions about saying keynotes
How do you pronounce keynotes?
Say KEE-nohts. The American pronunciation is /ˈkiˌnoʊts/. In British English it is /ˈkiːˌnəʊts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in keynotes?
Keynotes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KEE). Broken into parts: KEE · nohts.
Is keynotes 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 /ˈkiːˌnəʊts/ (KEE-nohts).