notorious

How to Split "notorious" into Syllables

The word notorious is divided into 3 syllables: no·tor·ious. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• no — 1st syllable
• tor — 2nd syllable
• ious — 3rd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of notorious:

• IPA: /nə(ʊ)ˈtɔː.ɹɪ.əs/

📖 Definitions

1. notorious (comparative more notorious, superlative most notorious)
2. Senses with an unfavourable connotation.

📚 Word Origin & History

From Late Middle English notoryous, from Medieval Latin nōtōrius (“evident, known; famous, well-known; infamous”), from Latin nōtus (“known, recognized; familiar, widely known; famous, well-known; infamous”) + -tōrius (suffix forming adjectives). Nōtus is the perfect passive participle of nōscō (“to become acquainted with or learn about (something); (rare) to be familiar with, recognize”), ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *ǵneh₃- (“to know; to recognize”).

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

Understanding how to break down notorious 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 notorious with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
notorious	3	no·tor·ious
nitrous	2	nitr-ous
notwork	2	no-twork
nyetwork	2	nye-twork
notarize	4	no-ta-ri-ze

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