How to Pronounce "notoriety"
word
ˌnoʊtɝˈaɪəti
noh-ter-EYE-uh-tee
nˌəʊtɔːɹˈaɪəti
noh-taw-RYE-uh-tee
Definition
The state of being famous or well-known, typically for something bad or unfavorable.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌnoʊtɝˈaɪəti
British English
nˌəʊtɔːɹˈaɪəti
Simplified Pronunciation
US
noh-ter-EYE-uh-tee
UK
noh-taw-RYE-uh-tee
Listen in Context
The criminal's notoriety made him a household name.
She gained notoriety after the scandal.
His actions brought him unwanted notoriety.
The chef’s bizarre recipes earned him both fame and notoriety in the city.