How to pronounce noticeable
Say it like NOH-tuh-suh-bul. Noticeable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOH).
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- NOH
- tuh
- suh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Noticeable 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of noticeable
- 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-tih-suh-bul.
What does noticeable mean?
- capable or worthy of being noticed“noticeable shadows under her eyes”“noticeable for its vivid historical background”
- capable of being detected“after a noticeable pause the lecturer continued”
Where does noticeable come from?
From notice + -able.
Questions about saying noticeable
How do you pronounce noticeable?
Say NOH-tuh-suh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈnoʊtəsəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈnəʊtɪsəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in noticeable?
Noticeable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOH). Broken into parts: NOH · tuh · suh · bul.
Is noticeable 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 /ˈnəʊtɪsəbəl/ (NOH-tih-suh-bul).