Pronunciation Meaning in English
word
pɹəˌnənsiˈeɪʃən/, /pɹoʊˌnənsiˈeɪʃən
pruh-NUN-see-AY-shun
pɹənˌʌnsɪˈeɪʃən
pruh-NUN-see-AY-shun
Definição
The way in which a word or language is spoken. It refers to the correct production of sounds of words.
Uso & Nuances
Usually used as a noun. Common collocation: 'correct pronunciation', 'improve your pronunciation'. Often confused with 'pronounce' (the verb). Not about spelling or meaning, only the way a word is spoken.
Spanish: pronunciaciónPortuguese (BR): pronúnciaPortuguese (PT): pronúnciaChinese (Simplified): 发音Chinese (Traditional): 發音Hindi: उच्चारणArabic: النطقBengali: উচ্চারণRussian: произношениеJapanese: 発音Vietnamese: phát âmKorean: 발음Turkish: telaffuzUrdu: ادائیگیIndonesian: pengucapan
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