Pronunciation: /prəˈnaʊns/
noun the way in which a word is spoken or the way in which a letter is sounded out
A1 I don't know how to pronounce this word.
A2 Can you help me with the pronunciation of this name?
B1 She has a clear and precise pronunciation when speaking English.
B2 The correct pronunciation of the word is often debated among linguists.
C1 His pronunciation of foreign languages is so accurate that he could pass as a native speaker.
C2 The professor's impeccable pronunciation made it easy for the students to understand complex linguistic concepts.
verb to make the sound of a word or letter using your voice
A1 I can pronounce your name correctly.
A2 She struggles to pronounce difficult words.
B1 Students are often asked to pronounce new vocabulary in language classes.
B2 It is important to pronounce words clearly when giving a presentation.
C1 Linguists study how people pronounce words in different languages.
C2 The actor had to learn how to pronounce the lines in a foreign accent for the movie.
adjective describing the act of speaking or sounding out words clearly
A1 She couldn't pronounce the word correctly.
A2 The teacher asked the students to pronounce their names.
B1 It is important to know how to pronounce difficult words in English.
B2 The actor had to practice how to pronounce the foreign dialogue for the movie.
C1 His ability to pronounce words in multiple languages impressed everyone.
C2 The linguist was able to pronounce even the most complex phonetic symbols with ease.
formal In order to be understood clearly, it is important to pronounce each syllable correctly.
informal I never know how to pronounce the names of those fancy restaurants.
slang I can never pronounce that word, it's too complicated.
figurative She pronounced her decision to leave the company with a heavy heart.
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