Pronunciando (en. Pronouncing)
/pɾonunθjan̪do/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
Action of articulating a sound or a word.
She is pronouncing the words clearly.
Ella está pronunciando las palabras con claridad.
To produce verbal speech.
The teacher is delivering an inspiring speech.
El profesor está pronunciando un discurso inspirador.
To make something noticeable or assert something aloud.
I was pronouncing his name when I arrived.
Estaba pronunciando su nombre cuando llegué.
Etymology
It derives from the Latin 'pronuntiare', which means to make known or declare.
Common Phrases and Expressions
pronouncing the words
Saying each of the terms clearly.
pronunciando las palabras
pronouncing aloud
Speaking at a loud volume to be heard.
pronunciando en voz alta
speaking clearly
Expressing oneself in a way that the words are understood.
hablando claramente
Related Words
to pronounce
To carry out the action of pronouncing.
pronunciar
pronunciation
The manner in which words are articulated.
pronunciación
expression
The way of manifesting something verbally.
expresión
Slang Meanings
To talk excessively or with difficulty.
He was so nervous that he just kept pronouncing without stopping.
Estaba tan nervioso que solo se dedicó a pronunciando sin parar.
To articulate the words in an exaggerated way.
In the play, the actor was pronouncing as if he were in classical theater.
En la obra, el actor estaba pronunciando como si estuviera en el teatro clásico.