pronounce
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
pronounces;
pronounced;
pronouncing
pronounces;
pronounced;
pronouncing
Britannica Dictionary definition of PRONOUNCE
1
[+ object]
a
:
to make the sound of (a word or letter) with your voice
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She practices pronouncing foreign words.
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The “k” in “know” is not pronounced. [=the “k” in “know” is silent]
b
:
to say or speak (a word) correctly
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I'm sorry. I can't pronounce your name.
2
[+ object]
formal
a
:
to say or announce (something) in an official or formal way
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The priest pronounced a blessing on their home.
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The judge pronounced sentence. [=stated the punishment for a criminal]
b
:
to say or state that (someone or something) is something in usually an official or definite way
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After reviewing the replay of the race's finish, the horse was pronounced the winner. [=was declared to be the winner]
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I now pronounce you man and wife. [=I now declare that you are married]
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She pronounced the party a success. [=she said that the party was a success]
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The doctors pronounced him fit to go back to work.
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He was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital.
3
[no object]
formal
a
:
to state an opinion on something
— + on or upon
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As a grammarian, he freely pronounces on questions of proper English.
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The senator pronounced upon the major issues in the election.
b
:
to give a judgment for or against someone or something
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Many senators are pronouncing in favor of the bill.
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The judge pronounced for/against the defendant.
