How to pronounce notions
Say it like NOH-shunz. Notions has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOH).
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US American/ˈnoʊʃənz/NOH-shunz
UK British/ˈnəʊʃənz/NOH-shunz
- NOH
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Notions 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.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of notions
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: NOH-shunz.
What does notions mean?
noun
- plural of notion How to pronounce notion
Questions about saying notions
How do you pronounce notions?
Say NOH-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˈnoʊʃənz/. In British English it is /ˈnəʊʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in notions?
Notions has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOH). Broken into parts: NOH · shunz.
Is notions 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 /ˈnəʊʃənz/ (NOH-shunz).