Pronunció (en. Pronounced)

/pɾo.nun.θiˈo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To make a word or phrase heard clearly and understandably.
She pronounced her name very clearly during the presentation.
Ella pronunció su nombre con mucha claridad durante la presentación.
To express something aloud.
The speaker delivered an inspiring speech.
El orador pronunció un discurso inspirador.
To emit a sound or word.
He pronounced the magic words in the spell.
Él pronunció las palabras mágicas en el hechizo.

Etymology

From Latin 'pronuntiāre', which means to declare or make public.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to pronounce a judgment
To formulate an opinion or sentence.
pronunciar un juicio
to speak in favor
To express support or approval for something.
pronunciarse a favor

Related Words

pronunciation
The way words are articulated.
pronunciación
pronouncement
Declaration or statement on a topic.
pronunciamiento

Slang Meanings

To say something unclearly.
He was not understood well because he pronounced everything very fast.
No se le entendía bien porque pronunció todo muy rápido.
To speak about something authoritatively.
When he arrived, he pronounced a strong opinion on the matter.
Cuando llegó, pronunció una opinión fuerte sobre el asunto.