How to pronounce notify
Say it like NOH-tuh-fy. Notify has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOH).
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- NOH
- tuh
- fy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Notify 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.
- fyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of notify
- 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-fy.
What does notify mean?
- inform (somebody) of something“I advised him that the rent was due”
Where does notify come from?
From Middle English notifien, a borrowing from Old French notifier, notefiier.
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Questions about saying notify
How do you pronounce notify?
Say NOH-tuh-fy. The American pronunciation is /ˈnoʊtəˌfaɪ/. In British English it is /ˈnəʊtɪˌfaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in notify?
Notify has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOH). Broken into parts: NOH · tuh · fy.
Is notify 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 /ˈnəʊtɪˌfaɪ/ (NOH-tih-fy).