How to Pronounce Notes

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

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Syllables

Letters

/nəʊts/

IPA

"notes" has 2 syllables: not-es. It rhymes with anecdotes and connotes, if that helps it stick.

noun

verb

To notice with care; to observe; to remark; to heed.
“If you look to the left, you can note the old cathedral.”
To record in writing; to make a memorandum of.
“We noted his speech.”

noun

That which is needed or necessary; business; duty; work.
The giving of milk by a cow or sow; the period following calving or farrowing during which a cow or sow is at her most useful (i.e. gives milk); the milk given by a cow or sow during such a period.

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How many syllables are in "notes"?▾

"Notes" has 2 syllables: not · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "notes"?▾

The IPA transcription of "notes" is /nəʊts/.

What does "notes" mean?▾

Notes: (heading) A symbol or annotation.

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