How to pronounce notary
Say it like NOH-tuh-ree. Notary has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOH).
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- NOH
- tuh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Notary 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.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of notary
- 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-ree.
What does notary mean?
- A lawyer of noncontentious private civil law who drafts, takes, and records legal instruments for private parties, and provides legal advice, but does not appear in court on his or her clients' behalf.
- A public notary, a legal practitioner who prepares, attests to, and certifies documents, witnesses affidavits, and administers oaths.
- A notary public, a public officer who serves as an impartial witness to the signing of important documents, but who is not authorized to practise law.
Where does notary come from?
From Middle English notarie, from Old French notarie (French notaire), from Latin notārius.
Words that rhyme with notary
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Questions about saying notary
How do you pronounce notary?
Say NOH-tuh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈnoʊtəri/. In British English it is /ˈnəʊtəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in notary?
Notary has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOH). Broken into parts: NOH · tuh · ree.
Is notary 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 /ˈnəʊtəri/ (NOH-tuh-ree).