How to pronounce labanotation
Say it like lay-buh-noh-TAY-shun. Labanotation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TAY).
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- lay
- buh
- noh
- TAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Labanotation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- layGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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 labanotation
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: lay-buh-noh-TAY-shun.
What does labanotation mean?
- A system for documenting body movement.
Where does labanotation come from?
Blend of Laban + notation, since it was derived from the work of Rudolf Laban.
Words that rhyme with labanotation
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Questions about saying labanotation
How do you pronounce labanotation?
Say lay-buh-noh-TAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌleɪbənoʊˈteɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌleɪbənəʊˈteɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in labanotation?
Labanotation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TAY). Broken into parts: lay · buh · noh · TAY · shun.
Is labanotation 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 /ˌleɪbənəʊˈteɪʃən/ (lay-buh-noh-TAY-shun).