How to pronounce notetaker
Say it like NOHT-tay-ker. Notetaker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOHT).
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- NOHT
- tay
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Notetaker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of notetaker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: NOHT-tay-kuh.
What does notetaker mean?
- One who writes down notes.
- An electronic device for notetaking, typically used by the disabled.
Where does notetaker come from?
From note + taker.
Questions about saying notetaker
How do you pronounce notetaker?
Say NOHT-tay-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈnoʊtˌteɪkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈnəʊtˌteɪkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in notetaker?
Notetaker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOHT). Broken into parts: NOHT · tay · ker.
Is notetaker pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈnəʊtˌteɪkə/ (NOHT-tay-kuh).