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note
Definition:
(nou) a brief written record (nou) a short personal letter (nou) a notation representing the pitch and duration of a musical sound (nou) a tone of voice that shows what the speaker is feeling (nou) a characteristic emotional quality (nou) a piece of paper money (especially one issued by a central bank) (nou) a comment or instruction (usually added) (nou) high status importance owing to marked superiority (nou) a promise to pay a specified amount on demand or at a certain time
Phonetic Transcription:
nəʊt
Examples:
The note was about the reliability of the brewery story itself.
It is the one discordant note in the harmony of the rest of hist writings.
Noting the spelling variation is a grace note in the article and harmless.
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Common mistakes of note pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "note" with a short "o" sound, like in "not". This is incorrect; the correct pronunciation is /noʊt/ in US English and /nəʊt/ in UK English. Tip: Focus on elongating the "o" sound.
- Ignoring the final "e": Many people forget to pronounce the final "e" in "note". While it is silent, it affects the vowel sound. The correct pronunciation is /noʊt/ (US) and /nəʊt/ (UK). Tip: Remember that the final "e" helps create the long vowel sound.
- Overemphasizing the "t": Some learners stress the "t" too much, making it sound harsh. The correct pronunciation of "note" should have a softer "t" sound, as in /noʊt/ (US) and /nəʊt/ (UK). Tip: Practice saying "note" quickly to soften the "t".
- Confusing "note" with "not": It's common to confuse "note" with "not" due to similar sounds. "Note" has a longer "o" sound, while "not" has a short "o" (/nɑt/ in US and /nɒt/ in UK). Tip: Practice minimal pairs to distinguish between the two.
- Missing the stress: Some learners place incorrect stress on "note", making it sound unnatural. The primary stress is on the first syllable, pronounced as /noʊt/ (US) and /nəʊt/ (UK). Tip: Emphasize the first syllable when practicing.