How to pronounce notochord
Say it like NOH-tuh-kord. Notochord has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOH).
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- NOH
- tuh
- kord
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Notochord 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.
- kordGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of notochord
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- 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-tuh-kawd.
What does notochord mean?
- A flexible rodlike structure that forms the main support of the body in the lowest chordates; a primitive spine.
- A similar structure found in the embryos of vertebrates from which the spine develops.
Where does notochord come from?
From noto- + chord.
Questions about saying notochord
How do you pronounce notochord?
Say NOH-tuh-kord. The American pronunciation is /ˈnoʊtəˌkɔrd/. In British English it is /ˈnəʊtəˌkɔːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in notochord?
Notochord has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOH). Broken into parts: NOH · tuh · kord.
Is notochord pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈnəʊtəˌkɔːd/ (NOH-tuh-kawd).