American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'not' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "not" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "not"

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Simple pronunciation
naht
IPA transcription
/nɑt̚/
Word frequency
12th

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What does "not" mean?

  1. 1.used to form a negative
  2. 2.used to express denial or refusal

Examples of "not" in a sentence

  • I am not going to the party tonight.
  • She does not like spicy food.
  • He will not be able to attend the meeting.

How common is "not"?

Not is the 12th most common word in English.

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