How to pronounce notable
Say it like NOH-tuh-bul. Notable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOH).
- NOH
- tuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Notable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of notable
- 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: NOH-tuh-bul.
What does notable mean?
- Worthy of note; remarkable; memorable; noted or distinguished.
- Easily noted (without connotations of value); clearly noticeable, conspicuous.
- That can be observed; perceptible.
- A person or thing of distinction.
Where does notable come from?
Inherited from Middle English notable (“worthy of note, profitable, useful”), in some senses from Anglo-Norman notable (“noteworthy”), from Latin notābilis (“noteworthy, extraordinary”), from notō (“to note, mark”); in some senses from Midd
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Words that rhyme with notable
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Questions about saying notable
How do you pronounce notable?
Say NOH-tuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈnoʊtəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈnəʊtəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in notable?
Notable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOH). Broken into parts: NOH · tuh · bul.
Is notable 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 /ˈnəʊtəbəl/ (NOH-tuh-bul).