Pronounce: meaning, definitions and examples

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pronounce

 

[ prษ™หˆnaสŠns ]

Verb / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Verb

spoken

To say or recite, typically with a particular accent or intonation.

Synonyms

articulate, enunciate, utter.

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Word Description / Examples
pronounce

Use this word when referring to the way a word or a name is said correctly, often in the context of languages or phonetics.

  • She can pronounce French words perfectly.
  • How do you pronounce your last name?
articulate

This word is best used when describing someone who speaks clearly and effectively, especially when expressing their thoughts and ideas.

  • He is known for his ability to articulate his thoughts well.
  • She is an articulate speaker, capable of captivating the audience.
enunciate

This word should be chosen when focusing specifically on the clarity and precision of one's speech, often in the context of making sure words are heard and understood properly.

  • Please enunciate your words so everyone can understand you.
  • He tends to mumble, so I asked him to enunciate more clearly.
utter

Use this word when referring to the act of speaking or making a sound, often in contexts where what is being said is brief, spontaneous, or of little consequence.

  • She managed to utter a few words before leaving.
  • He could barely utter a sound after the shocking news.

Examples of usage

  • He pronounced the words slowly and clearly.
  • She pronounced her name with a French accent.
Context #2 | Noun

linguistics

The way in which a word is pronounced.

Synonyms

articulation, enunciation.

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Word Description / Examples
pronounce

This word is used to describe the act of making the sound of a word or phrase, especially in terms of correctness and clarity.

  • She learned to pronounce the complicated scientific terms correctly
  • Can you pronounce this word for me?
articulation

This word is used when referring to the clarity and precision with which someone speaks. It often implies clear and distinct speech.

  • His articulation was clear and easy to understand
  • Good articulation can make your speech more effective
enunciation

This word emphasizes the clearness and distinctness of speech production, often used in the context of public speaking or singing.

  • Her enunciation is excellent; every word is crisp and clear
  • Proper enunciation is crucial for actors and singers

Examples of usage

  • The pronunciation of 'pronounce' varies between British and American English.

Translations

Translations of the word "pronounce" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pronunciar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคšเฅเคšเคพเคฐเคฟเคค เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช aussprechen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengucapkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธะผะพะฒะปัั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wymawiaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็™บ้Ÿณใ™ใ‚‹ (ใฏใคใŠใ‚“ใ™ใ‚‹)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท prononcer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pronunciar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท telaffuz etmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐœ์Œํ•˜๋‹ค (bareumhada)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุทู‚ (nuแนญq)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vyslovit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vysloviลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‘้Ÿณ (fฤyฤซn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ izgovoriti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bera fram

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะนั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒแƒ—แƒฅแƒ›แƒ (gamotk'vama)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™lษ™ffรผz etmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pronunciar

Etymology

The word 'pronounce' originated from the Old French word 'pronuncier' which came from the Latin word 'pronuntiare', meaning 'to proclaim'. The term has been used in English since the late 14th century, initially with a legal context referring to the delivering of a judgment or verdict. Over the centuries, the meaning evolved to include the act of speaking or reciting words with a specific accent or intonation.

See also: pronouncement, pronunciation, pronunciator.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,124, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.