How to pronounce notate
Say it like noh-TAYT. Notate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAYT).
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- noh
- TAYT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Notate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- TAYTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of notate
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: noh-TAYT.
What does notate mean?
- To mark with spots or lines, which are often colored.
- To add notes to; to annotate
- To create notation (e.g. music or mathematics); to record/put down in the form of notation
- Marked with colored spots or lines.
Where does notate come from?
First attested in 1871; back-formation from notation or from Latin notātus, perfect passive participle of notō; either way, see -ate (verb-forming suffix).
Words that rhyme with notate
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Questions about saying notate
How do you pronounce notate?
Say noh-TAYT. The American pronunciation is /noʊˈteɪt/. In British English it is /nəʊˈteɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in notate?
Notate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAYT). Broken into parts: noh · TAYT.
Is notate 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 /nəʊˈteɪt/ (noh-TAYT).