How to pronounce whatnot
Say it like WUHT-naht. Whatnot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUHT).
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US American/ˈwʌtˌnɑt/WUHT-naht
UK British/ˈwɒtnɒt/WOT-not
- WUHT
- naht
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Whatnot pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WUHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- nahtGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of whatnot
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: WOT-not.
What does whatnot mean?
noun
- A small unspecified object; bric-a-brac (in plural).
- Other related objects or ideas.“At the lexicography club, we welcome all discussion of words and whatnot.”
- A freestanding set of shelves on which ornaments are displayed; an etagere.
Where does whatnot come from?
From what + not.
Questions about saying whatnot
How do you pronounce whatnot?
Say WUHT-naht. The American pronunciation is /ˈwʌtˌnɑt/. In British English it is /ˈwɒtnɒt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in whatnot?
Whatnot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUHT). Broken into parts: WUHT · naht.
Is whatnot 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 /ˈwɒtnɒt/ (WOT-not).