How to pronounce notional
Say it like NOH-shuh-nul. Notional has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOH).
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- NOH
- shuh
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Notional 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.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of notional
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: NOH-shuh-nul.
What does notional mean?
- Of, containing, or being a notion; mental or imaginary.
- Speculative, theoretical, not the result of research.“This paper proposes a notional Federated Identity Management (FIM) architecture.”
- Stubborn.
- A fake company used as a front in espionage.
Where does notional come from?
From notion + -al.
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Questions about saying notional
How do you pronounce notional?
Say NOH-shuh-nul. The American pronunciation is /ˈnoʊʃənəl/. In British English it is /ˈnəʊʃənəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in notional?
Notional has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOH). Broken into parts: NOH · shuh · nul.
Is notional 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 /ˈnəʊʃənəl/ (NOH-shuh-nul).