How to pronounce notification
Say it like noh-tuh-fuh-KAY-shun. Notification has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAY).
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- noh
- tuh
- fuh
- KAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Notification pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of notification
- 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-fih-KAY-shun.
What does notification mean?
- an accusation of crime made by a grand jury on its own initiative
- informing by words
- a request for payment“the notification stated the grace period and the penalties for defaulting”
Where does notification come from?
From Middle French notification, from Old French notificacion, from Latin nōtificātiō.
Words that rhyme with notification
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of notification.
Questions about saying notification
How do you pronounce notification?
Say noh-tuh-fuh-KAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌnoʊtəfəˈkeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌnəʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in notification?
Notification has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAY). Broken into parts: noh · tuh · fuh · KAY · shun.
Is notification 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 /ˌnəʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ (noh-tih-fih-KAY-shun).