How to pronounce notetaking
Say it like NOHT-tay-king. Notetaking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOHT).
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- NOHT
- tay
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Notetaking 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.
- tayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- kingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of notetaking
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: NOHT-tay-king.
What does notetaking mean?
- The practice of writing down pieces of information gained from a particular source, such as a lecture or presentation.
- present participle and gerund of notetake
Where does notetaking come from?
From note + taking.
Questions about saying notetaking
How do you pronounce notetaking?
Say NOHT-tay-king. The American pronunciation is /ˈnoʊtteɪkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈnəʊtteɪkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in notetaking?
Notetaking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOHT). Broken into parts: NOHT · tay · king.
Is notetaking 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 /ˈnəʊtteɪkɪŋ/ (NOHT-tay-king).