Meaning & Definition of Pronounce in English
English⟶
Pronounce
/prənaʊns/
verb
1. Speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way
- "She pronounces french words in a funny way"
- "I cannot say `zip wire'"
- "Can the child sound out this complicated word?"
synonym:
- pronounce,
- articulate,
- enounce,
- sound out,
- enunciate,
- say
2. Pronounce judgment on
- "They labeled him unfit to work here"
synonym:
- pronounce,
- label,
- judge
Examples of using
It's still unclear to many, especially to those who half destroyed it and surrendered it to Iran, whether Iraq should be pronounced e-rack or aye-rack. But, after all, is it necessary to know how to pronounce a country's name before whacking it ?
Tom's last name isn't easy to pronounce.
How do you pronounce her name?