Pronounced

B1 8+

Pronunciation: /prəˈnaʊnst/

Definitions of pronounced

verb to say or articulate (words) clearly and distinctly

Example Sentences

A1 The teacher pronounced the word slowly so the students could understand.

A2 I pronounced my friend's name correctly for the first time.

B1 She pronounced her decision to quit her job to pursue her passion.

B2 The judge pronounced the verdict in the courtroom.

C1 The scientist pronounced the new discovery as groundbreaking in the field of medicine.

C2 The CEO pronounced the company's new direction in a press conference.

adjective having a strong or noticeable quality

Example Sentences

A1 The teacher pronounced the word slowly so the students could understand.

A2 She has a pronounced accent from her home country.

B1 The differences between the two options are quite pronounced.

B2 The impact of climate change on the environment is becoming more pronounced.

C1 His success in the business world is pronounced and well-known.

C2 The artist's unique style is pronounced in all of his works.

Examples of pronounced in a Sentence

formal The doctor pronounced the patient's name with perfect clarity.

informal I always struggle to pronounce her last name correctly.

slang He pronounced himself as the king of the party.

figurative The success of the new product was pronounced by the increase in sales.

Grammatical Forms of pronounced

past tense

pronounced

plural

pronounced

comparative

more pronounced

superlative

most pronounced

present tense

pronounce

future tense

will pronounce

perfect tense

have pronounced

continuous tense

is pronouncing

singular

pronounced

positive degree

pronounced

infinitive

to pronounce

gerund

pronouncing

participle

pronouncing

Origin and Evolution of pronounced

First Known Use: 1400 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'pronounced' originated from the Latin word 'pronuntiare', meaning to proclaim or declare.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'pronounced' has evolved to also mean clearly articulated or distinct in speech or appearance.