How to pronounce notoriously
Say it like noh-TOR-ee-uh-slee. Notoriously has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOR).
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- noh
- TOR
- ee
- uh
- slee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Notoriously pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- TORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of notoriously
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: noh-TAW-rih-uh-slee.
What does notoriously mean?
- In a notorious or notable manner; as is commonly known.
Where does notoriously come from?
From Middle English notoryously, equivalent to notorious + -ly.
Words that rhyme with notoriously
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Questions about saying notoriously
How do you pronounce notoriously?
Say noh-TOR-ee-uh-slee. The American pronunciation is /noʊˈtɔriəsli/. In British English it is /nəʊˈtɔːrɪəsli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in notoriously?
Notoriously has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOR). Broken into parts: noh · TOR · ee · uh · slee.
Is notoriously 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 /nəʊˈtɔːrɪəsli/ (noh-TAW-rih-uh-slee).