How to pronounce "notwithstand" in English
ˌnɑːt.wɪθˈstænd
naht·with·STAND
Primary stress: STAND
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Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “notwithstand”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
naht
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
with
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
STAND
Tense long vowel with sustained acoustic resonance.
Primary emphasis falls on the third syllable ("STAND"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Many learners substitute "th" with "s", "z", "t", or "d".
How Native Speakers Say It: Place the flat blade of your tongue lightly between your upper and lower incisors. Blow air gently without vocal chord vibration to produce the unvoiced ⁄θ⁄ sound.
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "notwithstand" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "notwithstand is" sounds like "notwithstand-iz").
Maintain the stress-timed rhythm of English: compress unstressed syllables rapidly so the beat of "notwithstand" aligns naturally with adjacent words.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“000 Russian tanks we have 400 tanks in the British army inventory these numbers are huge now notwithstand the fact Russia is even bigger so it's a”— Sky NewsWatch clip
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000 Russian tanks we have 400 tanks in the British army inventory these numbers are huge now notwithstand the fact Russia is even bigger so it's a
Hear it in context: “notwithstand”
1 clipThe English word “notwithstand” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˌnɑːt.wɪθˈstænd (phonetic respelling: naht-with-STAND). Phonologically, it consists of 3 syllables (naht · with · STAND), with primary lexical stress placed on the 3rd syllable (STAND). Grammatically, “notwithstand” functions as a verb. SayItVid indexes 1 authentic English video clip demonstrating how native speakers articulate “notwithstand” in natural connected speech across American (US), British (UK: 1 sampled), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from Sky News.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (1 Verified Clips)
- 🇬🇧 UKSky NewsClip #1 · @2:40
“currently have in an army they're claiming that they've destroyed over 3 000 Russian tanks we have 400 tanks in the British army inventory these numbers are huge now notwithstand the fact Russia is even bigger so it's a are huge now notwithstand the fact Russia is even bigger so it's a”
Definition & Meaning: “notwithstand”
- To oppose successfully or resist against an opposing force.
Example Sentences (2)
- “The ancient fortress was built to notwithstand any invading army.”
- “000 Russian tanks we have 400 tanks in the British army inventory these numbers are huge now notwithstand the fact Russia is even bigger so it's a”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “notwithstand”
- Pronunciation:
- naht-with-STAND
- Syllables:
- naht · with · STAND
- Written Hyphenation:
- not · with · stand
- Primary stress:
- STAND
- IPA:
- ˌnɑːt.wɪθˈstænd
- Hear it in context
- notwithstand
Words that Rhyme with “notwithstand”
-ændWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"notwithstand" (⁄ˌnɑːt.wɪθˈstænd⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "notwithstand" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about notwithstand
How do you pronounce “notwithstand”?
“notwithstand” is pronounced ⁄ˌnɑːt.wɪθˈstænd⁄ (naht-with-STAND). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “notwithstand”?
“notwithstand” has 3 syllables: naht · with · STAND.
Where is the stress in “notwithstand”?
The primary stress in “notwithstand” is on “STAND”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “notwithstand” mean?
To oppose successfully or resist against an opposing force.
How can I hear “notwithstand” used in real sentences?
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What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “notwithstand”?
Many learners substitute "th" with "s", "z", "t", or "d". Place the flat blade of your tongue lightly between your upper and lower incisors. Blow air gently without vocal chord vibration to produce the unvoiced ⁄θ⁄ sound.