How to Pronounce "pronoun"
word
ˈpɹoʊnaʊn
PROH-nown
pɹˈəʊnaʊn
prOH-nown
Definition
A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun, like 'he', 'she', 'it', or 'they'.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɹoʊnaʊn
British English
pɹˈəʊnaʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PROH-nown
UK
prOH-nown
Listen in Context
The word 'he' is a pronoun.
We use a pronoun to avoid repeating the noun.
'They' is an example of a plural pronoun.
Can you replace 'Sarah' with a pronoun in that sentence?