26984 words

pronounce

4 definitions • 13 examples
1
to say a word or a letter in a particular way:

Examples:

How do you pronounce your surname?
She pronounced his name so badly he didn't even recognize it.
Sade, pronounced shah-day, is a singer.
2
to say something officially or certainly:

Examples:

[ + obj + noun/adj ] He was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
He gazed vacantly while the verdict and sentence were pronounced.
She surveyed the building and pronounced herself pleased with their work.
[ + that ] The government pronounced that they are no longer a nuclear state.
"Have I met him?" "You have indeed - I recall you pronounced the man (= said that he was) a fool."
The dessert was tried and pronounced delicious.
3
to say a word or a letter in a particular way or in a correct way:

Examples:

Around here, "aunt" is not pronounced the same as "ant."
How do you pronounce your last name?
4
to state something officially or formally:

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