Pronunciation Meaning in English

word

US

pɹəˌnənsiˈeɪʃən/, /pɹoʊˌnənsiˈeɪʃən

pruh-NUN-see-AY-shun

UK

pɹənˌʌnsɪˈeɪʃən

pruh-NUN-see-AY-shun

Definition

The way in which a word or language is spoken. It refers to the correct production of sounds of words.

Usage & 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: pronunciación
• Portuguese (BR): pronúncia
• Portuguese (PT): pronúncia
• Chinese (Simplified): 发音
• Chinese (Traditional): 發音
• Hindi: उच्चारण
• Arabic: النطق
• Bengali: উচ্চারণ
• Russian: произношение
• Japanese: 発音
• Vietnamese: phát âm
• Korean: 발음
• Turkish: telaffuz
• Urdu: ادائیگی
• Indonesian: pengucapan

Example Sentences

His pronunciation of English words is very clear.

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Please check the pronunciation of these words.

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Good pronunciation helps others understand you.

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Is my pronunciation close enough, or should I practice more?

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Sometimes the pronunciation is different from the spelling.

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If you’re not sure about the pronunciation, just ask your teacher.

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