How to Pronounce Note

To pronounce "note", say NOT-e — 2 syllables, IPA /nəʊt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

4

Letters

/nəʊt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “note”

"note" has 2 syllables: not-e. It rhymes with promote and connote, if that helps it stick.

What does note mean?

noun

  1. (heading) A symbol or annotation.
  2. (heading) A written or printed communication or commitment.

verb

  1. To notice with care; to observe; to remark; to heed.

    “If you look to the left, you can note the old cathedral.”

  2. To record in writing; to make a memorandum of.

    “We noted his speech.”

Synonyms

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Words that rhyme with note

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promoteconnotefloatdenotemotescapegoatanecdotecutthroatgloatremoteturncoatdote

Related words

annotationnotationmentionremarknoticeobservedistinction

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "note"?▾

"Note" has 2 syllables: not · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "note"?▾

The IPA transcription of "note" is /nəʊt/.

What does "note" mean?▾

Note: (heading) A symbol or annotation.

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