Pronouncing Meaning in English
word · lemma: pronounce
Definition
Saying a word or sound in the correct way, using the right sounds and stress. It is the process of speaking words clearly and accurately.
Usage & Nuances
Often used when focusing on the correct way to say words, especially in language learning. Common with 'pronouncing a difficult word/name.' Not the same as 'spelling.' Can be formal or informal.
Spanish: pronunciarPortuguese (BR): pronunciarPortuguese (PT): pronunciarChinese (Simplified): 发音Chinese (Traditional): 發音Hindi: उच्चारण करनाArabic: نطقBengali: উচ্চারণ করাRussian: произноситьJapanese: 発音するVietnamese: phát âmKorean: 발음하다Turkish: telaffuz etmekUrdu: ادائیگی کرناIndonesian: mengucapkan
Example Sentences
He is pronouncing every word clearly.
basic
She has trouble pronouncing this sound.
basic
The teacher is pronouncing the new word for us.
basic
I always get nervous pronouncing names I don’t know.
natural
After pronouncing it wrong a few times, she finally got it right.
natural
Could you help me with pronouncing this French word?
natural