How to Pronounce Denote

To pronounce "denote", say DEN-ot-e — 3 syllables, IPA /dɪˈnəʊt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

6

Letters

/dɪˈnəʊt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “denote”

"denote" has 3 syllables: den-ot-e. It rhymes with promote and connote, if that helps it stick.

What does denote mean?

verb

  1. To indicate; to mark.

    “The yellow blazes denote the trail.”

  2. To make overt.

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Words that rhyme with denote

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

promoteconnotefloatmotescapegoatnoteanecdotecutthroatgloatremoteturncoatdote

Related words

referannouncesignifydescribedenominaterepresentdesignateindicate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "denote"?▾

"Denote" has 3 syllables: den · ot · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "denote"?▾

The IPA transcription of "denote" is /dɪˈnəʊt/.

What does "denote" mean?▾

Denote: To indicate; to mark.

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