How to Pronounce Whatnot

To pronounce "whatnot", say WHATN-ot — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈwɒt.nɒt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈwɒt.nɒt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “whatnot”

"whatnot" has 2 syllables: whatn-ot. It rhymes with fraught and distraught, if that helps it stick.

What does whatnot mean?

noun

  1. A small unspecified object; bric-a-brac (in plural)
  2. Other related objects or ideas.

    “All of the cakes and whatnot have been laid out, ready for the children's birthday party this afternoon.”

Words that rhyme with whatnot

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

fraughtdistraughttautonslaughthottrotknotoverwroughtthoughtblotnoughtspot

Related words

bric-a-bracknickknackeryknickknacknicknackthingcontraptionhouseholdthingy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "whatnot"?▾

"Whatnot" has 2 syllables: whatn · ot.

What is the IPA transcription of "whatnot"?▾

The IPA transcription of "whatnot" is /ˈwɒt.nɒt/.

What does "whatnot" mean?▾

Whatnot: A small unspecified object; bric-a-brac (in plural)

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