How to pronounce notice
Say it like NOH-tus. Notice has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOH).
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- NOH
- tus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Notice 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.
- tusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of notice
- 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-tis.
What does notice mean?
- an announcement containing information about an event“you didn't give me enough notice”“an obituary notice”
- the act of noticing or paying attention“he escaped the notice of the police”
- a request for payment“the notification stated the grace period and the penalties for defaulting”
- discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of“She detected high levels of lead in her drinking water”“We found traces of lead in the paint”
- notice or perceive“She noted that someone was following her”“mark my words”
- make or write a comment on“he commented the paper of his colleague”
Where does notice come from?
Borrowed from Middle French notice, from the Latin nōtitia.
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Words that rhyme with notice
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Questions about saying notice
How do you pronounce notice?
Say NOH-tus. The American pronunciation is /ˈnoʊtəs/. In British English it is /ˈnəʊtɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in notice?
Notice has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOH). Broken into parts: NOH · tus.
Is notice 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 /ˈnəʊtɪs/ (NOH-tis).