pronounce
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /prəˈnaʊns/
KK: /prəˈnaʊns/
intransitive verb
Definition
To say words or sounds in a particular way.
Example
She can pronounce difficult words correctly.
Tense Forms
Past: pronounced
Past Participle: pronounced
Conversation
I've been trying to learn how to pronounce this word correctly.
Which word are you struggling with?
It's 'quinoa', I just can't get the sounds right.
Don't worry, it's tricky! Just practice saying it slowly.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
articulate
enunciate
utter
Antonyms
mumble
whisper
stammer
transitive verb
Definition
To say a word or sound in a particular way, making it clear and understandable.
Example
She learned how to pronounce the difficult words correctly.
Tense Forms
Past: pronounced
Past Participle: pronounced
Conversation
How do you pronounce this word in French?
I think it's something like 'bonjour', but I'm not entirely sure.
I always struggle to pronounce foreign words correctly.
Root Explanation
Pronounce → It is formed from "pro-" (meaning forth) and "nuntiare" (meaning to announce). The word "pronounce" means to announce or declare something clearly and distinctly, often in a formal manner.
Memory Tip
Think of 'announcing' something 'forth' — that's why pronounce means to clearly say or declare something.
Visually Confused Words
unpronounce
repronounce
unpronounced
prepronounce
mispronounce
renounce
obnounce
rounce