How to Pronounce “denotation”
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- American (US)
- /ˌdiː.noʊˈteɪ.ʃən/
What “denotation” means
noun — The act of denoting, or something (such as a symbol) that denotes.
Pronunciation Notes
Where the stress falls. “denotation” has 4 syllables, and the transcription /ˌdiː.noʊˈteɪ.ʃən/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the third one — so the third syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
An unstressed vowel reduces to schwa. /ˌdiː.noʊˈteɪ.ʃən/ contains a schwa /ə/ — the short, neutral “uh” that English unstressed syllables collapse into. Saying /ə/ there, instead of the vowel the spelling suggests, is most of what makes the word sound native.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "denotation" mean?
denotation (noun): The act of denoting, or something (such as a symbol) that denotes.
What is the IPA transcription of "denotation"?
/ˌdiː.noʊˈteɪ.ʃən/ in American English.
Which syllable is stressed in "denotation"?
“denotation” has 4 syllables, and the transcription /ˌdiː.noʊˈteɪ.ʃən/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the third one — so the third syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
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