How to Pronounce Notwithstanding

To pronounce "notwithstanding", say NOTW-ithst-and-ing — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌnɒtwɪðˈstændɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˌnɒtwɪðˈstændɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “notwithstanding”

"notwithstanding" has 4 syllables: notw-ithst-and-ing. It rhymes with understanding and outstanding, if that helps it stick.

What does notwithstanding mean?

noun

An instance of the word "notwithstanding", often characteristic of legalese.

adverb

Nevertheless, all the same.
“He, notwithstanding, persisted in his inquiries.”

preposition

In spite of, despite.

Synonyms

after all all the same anyway nevertheless nonetheless regardless still yet maugre regardless of

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Words that rhyme with notwithstanding

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

understanding outstanding standing demanding commanding upstanding expanding misunderstanding branding sanding grandstanding longstanding

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "notwithstanding"?▾

"Notwithstanding" has 4 syllables: notw · ithst · and · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "notwithstanding"?▾

The IPA transcription of "notwithstanding" is /ˌnɒtwɪðˈstændɪŋ/.

What does "notwithstanding" mean?▾

Notwithstanding: An instance of the word "notwithstanding", often characteristic of legalese.

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