How to Pronounce Denotations

To pronounce "denotations", say DEN-ot-at-ions — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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DEN-ot-at-ions

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"denotations" has 4 syllables: den-ot-at-ions.

What does denotations mean?

noun

  1. The act of denoting, or something (such as a symbol) that denotes
  2. The primary, surface, literal, or explicit meaning of a signifier such as a word, phrase, or symbol; that which a word denotes, as contrasted with its connotation; the aggregate or set of objects of which a word may be predicated.

    “The denotations of the two expressions "the morning star" and "the evening star" are the same (i.e. both expressions denote the planet Venus), but their connotations are different.”

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How many syllables are in "denotations"?▾

"Denotations" has 4 syllables: den · ot · at · ions.

What does "denotations" mean?▾

Denotations: The act of denoting, or something (such as a symbol) that denotes

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