Pronounce

/prəˈnaʊns/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To declare or state aloud, especially formally or officially.

The judge will pronounce the sentence next week.

To articulate or enunciate a word or sound.

She can pronounce many difficult words correctly.

To indicate or declare something formally.

We pronounce the event a great success.

To make an official statement or decision.

The board will pronounce its decision after the meeting.

Middle English, from Old French prononcer, from Latin pronuntiare.

to pronounce a judgment

to make a formal decision or ruling.

to pronounce dead

to state that someone has died.

to pronounce in favor of

to express support for a particular position or candidate.

enunciate

To pronounce words clearly and distinctly.

articulate

Able to express thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively.

To say something in a definitive way.

He really pronounced it when he said he was done with the drama.

To hype up a statement or claim.

She pronounced her success like it was a major victory.