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PRONOUNCE definition: 1. to say a word or a letter in a particular way: 2. to say something officially or certainly: 3…. Learn more.
Pronounce definition: to enunciate or articulate (sounds, words, sentences, etc.).. See examples of PRONOUNCE used in a sentence.
The meaning of PRONOUNCE is to declare officially or ceremoniously. How to use pronounce in a sentence.
the way in which a word or letter is said, or said correctly, or the way in which a language is spoken: [ U ] Her pronunciation of English is improving. [ C ] There are two acceptable pronunciations for the word "either." (Definition of pronunciation from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
Pronunciation definition: the act or result of producing the sounds of speech, including articulation, stress, and intonation, often with reference to some standard of correctness or acceptability. See examples of PRONUNCIATION used in a sentence.
1. to utter or articulate (a sound or sequence of sounds) 2. (transitive) to utter or articulate (sounds or words) in the correct way. 3. (tr; may take a clause as object) to proclaim officially and solemnly. I now pronounce you man and wife. 4. (when tr, may take a clause as object) to declare as one's judgment.
Definition of pronounce verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
to say a word or a letter in a particular way: How do you pronounce your last name? She pronounced his name so badly he didn't even recognize it. Sade, pronounced shah-day, is a singer. Fewer examples. Have I pronounced your name correctly? The year 1705 is usually pronounced seventeen o five.
1. a. To use the organs of speech to make heard (a word or speech sound); utter. b. To say clearly, correctly, or in a given manner: learning to pronounce French; pronounced my name wrong. 2. To represent (a word) in phonetic symbols. 3. To declare officially or formally: pronounced the legislature to be in session; was pronounced dead on arrival.
When you pronounce a word, you sound it out. When you say something in a particular way, you pronounce it. The verb pronounce has another meaning, too — "to declare formally." It's not too different from announcing something, but it implies something more official and solemn — just think of the phrase "I now pronounce you husband and wife."
