How to Pronounce "notorious"
word
/noʊˈtɔɹiəs/
noh-TOR-ee-uhs
/nəʊtˈɔːɹɪəs/
nuh-TAW-ree-uhs
Definition
Famous for something bad or negative; well-known in an unfavorable way.
IPA Transcription
American English
/noʊˈtɔɹiəs/
British English
/nəʊtˈɔːɹɪəs/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
noh-TOR-ee-uhs
UK
nuh-TAW-ree-uhs
Listen in Context
He is a notorious thief in the city.
That street is notorious for traffic jams.
The area is notorious for its high crime rate.
He's notorious for never paying his debts.