How to pronounce noting
Say it like NOH-ting. Noting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOH).
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- NOH
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Noting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of noting
- 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-ting.
What does noting mean?
- present participle and gerund of note How to pronounce note
- A note; a written remark.
- Pronunciation spelling of nothing.“To a man of honor a kick is noting, a blow is noting, de soul is de abode of glory, honor, pride.”
Words that rhyme with noting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of noting.
Questions about saying noting
How do you pronounce noting?
Say NOH-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈnoʊtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈnəʊtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in noting?
Noting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOH). Broken into parts: NOH · ting.
Is noting 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 /ˈnəʊtɪŋ/ (NOH-ting).