How to pronounce notoriety
Say it like noh-tuh-RY-uh-tee. Notoriety has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RY).
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- noh
- tuh
- RY
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Notoriety pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of notoriety
- 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-RY-uh-tee.
What does notoriety mean?
- An infamous or notorious condition or reputation.
Where does notoriety come from?
Derived from Middle French notoriété, from Medieval Latin nōtōrietās, from nōtōrius, from nōtus (“known”), perfect passive participle of nōscō (“get to know”).
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Questions about saying notoriety
How do you pronounce notoriety?
Say noh-tuh-RY-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌnoʊtəˈraɪəti/. In British English it is /nəʊtəˈraɪəti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in notoriety?
Notoriety has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RY). Broken into parts: noh · tuh · RY · uh · tee.
Is notoriety 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 /nəʊtəˈraɪəti/ (noh-tuh-RY-uh-tee).