note

How to Split "note" into Syllables

The word note is divided into 2 syllables: no·te. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• no — 1st syllable
• te — 2nd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of note:

• IPA: /nəʊt/

📖 Definitions

1. note (countable and uncountable, plural notes)
2. A mark or token by which a thing may be known; a visible sign; a character; a distinctive mark or feature; a characteristic quality.

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English note, from Old English not, nōt (“note, mark, sign”) and Old French note (“letter, note”), both from Latin nota (“mark, sign, remark, note”). From Middle English note (“use, usefulness, profit”), from Old English notu (“use, enjoyment, advantage, profit, utility”), from Proto-West Germanic *notu, from Proto-Germanic *nutō (“enjoyment, utilisation”), from Proto-Indo-European *newd- (“to acquire, make use of”). Cognate with West Frisian not (“yie...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

Understanding how to break down note into syllables helps with:

• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
• Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
• Reading fluency — Recognizing syllable patterns speeds up reading comprehension
• Poetry and lyrics — Syllable counting is essential for meter and rhythm
• Language learning — Non-native speakers benefit from syllable awareness

📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare note with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
note	2	no·te
nudity	3	nu-di-ty
nett	1	nett
nod	1	nod
nude	2	nu-de

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to note:

not, notch, noted, notary, notate, notice, notify, notion.