Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

keynote

/ˈkiːˌnoʊt/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.48 in modern English

Syllables: key-note
IPA: /ˈkiːˌnoʊt/

14

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A speech that sets the main theme of a conference or other gathering; a keynote speech or keynote address.

noun

The main theme of a speech, a written work, or a conference.

noun

The note on which a musical key is based; the tonic.

verb

To deliver a speech that sets the main theme of a conference or other gathering.

Transitive verb

Example Sentences

"keynote speech"
"keynote speaker"
"deliver the keynote"
"She delivered the keynote address at the conference."
"Innovation was the keynote of the company’s presentation."

Etymology

From key + note.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈkiːˌnoʊt/

Usage

Transitive verb

Inflected Forms

keynotes (plural) keynotes (present, singular) keynoting (participle, present) keynoted (participle, past) keynoted (past)

Derived Forms

keynoter prenote Stevenote

Phrases

keynote speech

Synonyms

tonic

Questions

How do you pronounce keynote?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈkiːˌnoʊt/.
What does keynote mean?: A speech that sets the main theme of a conference or other gathering; a keynote speech or keynote address.
Where does keynote come from?: From key + note.

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