How to Pronounce "keynote"
word
ˈkiˌnoʊt
KEE-noht
kˈiːnəʊt
KEE-noht
Definition
A 'keynote' is the main speech at an event, usually given to set the tone or theme. It can also mean the central idea or theme of something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkiˌnoʊt
British English
kˈiːnəʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KEE-noht
UK
KEE-noht
Listen in Context
The keynote will start at 10 AM in the main hall.
She was invited to deliver the keynote at the conference.
The teacher explained the keynote of the lesson to the class.
He gave a powerful keynote about the future of technology.