How to pronounce topknot
Say it like top-NOT. Topknot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOT).
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- top
- NOT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Topknot pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- topGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- NOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of topknot
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: top-NOT.
What does topknot mean?
- A decorative knot of hair on the crown of the head, sometimes having ribbons or feathers.
- A decorative headdress.
- A crest or knot of feathers upon the head or top, as of a bird.
Where does topknot come from?
From top + knot.
Words that rhyme with topknot
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Questions about saying topknot
How do you pronounce topknot?
Say top-NOT. The American pronunciation is /ˌtɑpˈnɑt/. In British English it is /ˌtɒpˈnɒt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in topknot?
Topknot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOT). Broken into parts: top · NOT.
Is topknot pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌtɒpˈnɒt/ (top-NOT).