To pronounce "notorious", say NOT-or-ious — 3 syllables, IPA /nəʊˈtɔːɹɪəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/nəʊˈtɔːɹɪəs/
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"notorious" has 3 syllables: not-or-ious. It rhymes with glorious and laborious, if that helps it stick.
adjective
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Notorious" has 3 syllables: not · or · ious.
The IPA transcription of "notorious" is /nəʊˈtɔːɹɪəs/.
Notorious: Widely known, especially for something negative; infamous.
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