How to Pronounce "if not"
expression
ˈɪf/, /ɪf/ /ˈnɑt
IF-NAHT
ˈɪf/ /nˈɒt
IF-NOT
Definition
Used to introduce an alternative or exception, or to suggest something possibly even stronger or more likely than what was just mentioned.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪf/, /ɪf/ /ˈnɑt
British English
ˈɪf/ /nˈɒt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
IF-NAHT
UK
IF-NOT
Listen in Context
Let me know if not everyone can come.
You should wear a coat, if not a jacket.
Call me this evening, if not tomorrow morning.
He’s funny, if not a little weird at times.