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pronounce

verb · noun

Simple meaning

To sound out.

Pronunciation

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pruhnowns

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IPA pronunciation (US)

pɹəˈnaʊns

This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.

IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a standard way of writing speech sounds.

Word Review

Definition

Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.

verb

  1. transitive

    To sound out (a word or phrase); to articulate.

  2. intransitive

    To produce the components of speech.

  3. transitive

    To declare formally, officially or ceremoniously.

  4. transitive

    To declare authoritatively, or as a formal expert opinion.

  5. transitive

    To read aloud.

  6. intransitive

    To pass judgment.

noun

  1. Eggcorn of pronouns.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
C1 · Advanced (estimated)
Frequency
Uncommon
Typical Use
Primarily written

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pronounce sentencepronounce words

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pronounce judgmentnow pronounce

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Synonyms

Sense: to sound out (a word or phrase)

enunciate

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