Pronunciation: meaning, definitions and examples
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pronunciation
[ prəˌnʌnsɪˈeɪʃ(ə)n ]
in linguistics
The way in which a word is pronounced, especially when considering variations in accent, intonation, and speech patterns.
Synonyms
accentuation, articulation, enunciation
Examples of usage
- The pronunciation of the word 'schedule' differs between British and American English.
- She focused on improving her pronunciation by practicing with a language tutor.
- Clear pronunciation is essential for effective communication in a foreign language.
Translations
Translations of the word "pronunciation" in other languages:
🇵🇹 pronúncia
🇮🇳 उच्चारण
🇩🇪 Aussprache
🇮🇩 pelafalan
🇺🇦 вимова
🇵🇱 wymowa
🇯🇵 発音 (はつおん)
🇫🇷 prononciation
🇪🇸 pronunciación
🇹🇷 telaffuz
🇰🇷 발음 (bareum)
🇸🇦 النطق (al-nuṭq)
🇨🇿 výslovnost
🇸🇰 výslovnosť
🇨🇳 发音 (fāyīn)
🇸🇮 izgovorjava
🇮🇸 framburður
🇰🇿 айтылу
🇬🇪 გამოთქმა (gamotqma)
🇦🇿 tələffüz
🇲🇽 pronunciación
Word origin
The word 'pronunciation' originated from the Latin word 'pronuntiationem', meaning 'a speaking out, announcement'. The term has been used in English since the 15th century to refer to the act of speaking or declaring. Over time, it became specifically associated with the way in which words are spoken or articulated.
See also: pronounce, pronouncement, pronunciator.