How to pronounce "notice"

notice

Noun
American
/ˈnoʊtɪs/

Syllable Breakdown

no tice

How natives say notice

British
/ˈnəʊtɪs/

Syllable Breakdown

no tice

How natives say notice

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with 'no' as in 'nope', keeping your lips rounded.

  • Next, move to the 't', touching your tongue to the roof of your mouth.

  • End with 'is', relaxing your tongue and vowel sound.

Common Mistakes

  • no-tis (incorrect vowel sound)

  • no-tees (incorrect syllable ending)

  • na-tis (incorrect starting sound)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with 'noh' similar to 'no', but with a more open mouth.

  • Next, articulate the 't', with the tongue against the top teeth.

  • Finish with 'iss', keeping the 'i' short and sharp.

common mistakes

  • na-tis (incorrect start sound)

  • no-tis (incorrect vowel sound)

  • no-tees (incorrect ending)

FAQ

What is the stress in 'notice'?

The stress is on the first syllable: 'no'.

Why does the 't' sound soft?

In quick speech, the 't' can sound softer or like a 'd'.

Is the 'o' sound different in British and American?

Yes, American is /oʊ/ while British is /əʊ/.

Definition

notice

To see or become aware of something.

Word Family

notification

/ˌnoʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

noun

A message or signal

Example: I received a notification.

notable

/ˈnoʊtəbl/

adjective

Worthy of attention

Example: That's a notable achievement.

noted

/ˈnoʊtɪd/

adjective

Well-known, famous

Example: He is a noted author.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Notice vs. Notification

- 'ti-fi-cation' adds length and complexity.

Notice vs. Notable

- 'tuh' in 'notable' is pronounced differently.

Notice vs. Noted

- 'ed' ending in 'noted' is distinct.

Pro Tips

Focus on Syllable Stress

Ensure the stress remains on the first syllable 'no'. This makes understanding easier.

Avoid Consonant Blends

Make sure 't' is clearly pronounced to avoid confusion.

Nearby Words

Test Your Pronunciation On Words That Have Sound Similarities With Notice

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/əˈdʒɛn.də/

amend

/əˈmɛnd/

anniversary

/ˌænɪˈvɜrsəri/

attend

/əˈtɛnd/

authorize

/ˈɔθəˌraɪz/

beforehand

/bɪˈfɔːrhænd/

center

/ˈsɛn.tɚ/

chronicle

/ˈkrɑːnɪkl̩/

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