How to pronounce notably
Say it like NOH-tuh-blee. Notably has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOH).
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- NOH
- tuh
- blee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Notably 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.
- bleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of notably
- 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-blee.
What does notably mean?
- especially; in particular“notably in the social sciences, the professors teach too much”
- to a remarkable degree or extent“she was unusually tall”“Notably missing from the network's fall line-up are any half-hour scripted comedies”
Where does notably come from?
From Middle English notably, notabili, notablelyche, equivalent to notable + -ly.
Questions about saying notably
How do you pronounce notably?
Say NOH-tuh-blee. The American pronunciation is /ˈnoʊtəbli/. In British English it is /ˈnəʊtəbli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in notably?
Notably has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOH). Broken into parts: NOH · tuh · blee.
Is notably 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 /ˈnəʊtəbli/ (NOH-tuh-blee).