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Definition of pronouncing - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
speechact of saying words or sounds clearly
- Her careful pronouncing helped the students learn new words.
Adjective
1.
languageTECH. related to the way words are spokenTECH.
- The pronouncing dictionary helps with correct word pronunciation.
2.
articulationarticulating words clearly and distinctly
- She has a pronouncing ability that impresses everyone.
Expressions with pronouncing
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book showing how to say words, often with phonetic symbols
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describes text that aids in its own pronunciation
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Origin of pronouncing
Latin, pronuntiare (to proclaim)
Terms with pronouncing included in their meaning
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speech
distinctive way of pronouncing words
speech pattern
speech defect pronouncing 's' and 'z' as 'th'
mispronunciation
pronouncing words incorrectly or awkwardly
manner of speaking
specific way of speaking or pronouncing words
incorrect act
the act of pronouncing words incorrectly
phonology
state of pronouncing sounds with the tongue against the palate
pronunciation
pronouncing words where the 'H' is silent
pronunciation system
Korean way of pronouncing Chinese characters
incorrect pronunciation
pronouncing words incorrectly
Examples of pronouncing in a sentence
His slow pronouncing helped the audience catch unfamiliar names. The phonetics class focused on pronouncing aspects of different languages. Pronouncing errors can lead to misunderstandings in communication. His pronouncing skills were evident in the speech. The pronouncing clarity of the actor was remarkable.
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- French:prononciation, phonétique, ...
- German:Aussprache, aussprachebezogen, ...
- Italian:pronuncia, relativo alla pronuncia, ...
- Spanish:pronunciación, de pronunciación, ...
- Portuguese:pronunciação, de pronúncia, ...
- Chinese:发音, 与发音有关, ...
- Japanese:明瞭な発音, 発音に関する, ...
- Arabic:نُطْق, نُطْقِيّ, ...
- Hebrew:הֲגִיָּיה, הֲגָיָתִי, ...
- Russian:произнесение, относящийся к произношению, ...
- Ukrainian:вимова, вимовний, ...
- Hindi:उच्चारण, उच्चारण संबंधी, ...
Definition of pronounce - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
correct articulationarticulate sounds or words correctly
- She can pronounce difficult words easily.
2.
formal declarationdeclare formally or officially
- The judge pronounced the sentence.
3.
expert opinionRare give a formal expert opinionRare
- The doctor pronounced him healthy.
4.
legalRare pass judgment or give a verdictRare
- The committee pronounced on the proposal.
Expressions with pronounce
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declare someone officially deceased
The doctor will pronounce dead the patient at 3 PM.
to express a strong opinion or conclusion
She was quick to pronounce judgment on his actions.
make a formal judgment or decision about something
The judge will pronounce upon the case tomorrow.
officially state that a person has died
The doctor pronounced the patient dead at 3 a.m.
Origin of pronounce
Latin, pronuntiare (to announce)
Examples of pronounce in a sentence
The teacher helped students pronounce the new vocabulary. The president will pronounce the new policy tomorrow. She pronounced the couple husband and wife. The committee will pronounce on the new policy soon. Experts were called to pronounce on the safety measures. The judge will pronounce on the defendant's fate tomorrow.
After much deliberation, the jury pronounced on the case.
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- French:prononcer, déclarer, ...
- German:aussprechen, verkünden, ...
- Italian:pronunciare, dichiarare, ...
- Spanish:pronunciar, declarar, ...
- Portuguese:pronunciar, proferir, ...
- Chinese:发音, 宣布, ...
- Japanese:発音する, 宣告する, ...
- Arabic:نَطَقَ, أَعْلَنَ, ...
- Hebrew:לְהַגּוֹת, לְהַכְרִיז, ...
- Russian:произносить, объявлять, ...
- Ukrainian:вимовляти, оголошувати, ...
- Hindi:उच्चारण करना, सुनाना, ...
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