How to pronounce noteworthy
Say it like NOH-twur-thee. Noteworthy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOH).
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- NOH
- twur
- thee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Noteworthy 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.
- twurGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- theeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of noteworthy
- 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: NOH-twur-thee.
What does noteworthy mean?
- Deserving attention; notable; worthy of notice.“Zukertort represent the other most noteworthy tournaments.”
- A noteworthy person.
Where does noteworthy come from?
From note + -worthy.
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Questions about saying noteworthy
How do you pronounce noteworthy?
Say NOH-twur-thee. The American pronunciation is /ˈnoʊˌtwɝði/. In British English it is /ˈnəʊˌtwɜːði/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in noteworthy?
Noteworthy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOH). Broken into parts: NOH · twur · thee.
Is noteworthy 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 /ˈnəʊˌtwɜːði/ (NOH-twur-thee).