How to Pronounce "pronouns"
word
PROH-nownz
prOH-nownz
Definition
Pronouns are words used to replace nouns in a sentence, such as "he", "she", "it", or "they". They help avoid repeating the same noun over and over.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɹoʊnaʊnz
British English
pɹˈəʊnaʊnz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PROH-nownz
UK
prOH-nownz
Listen in Context
Pronouns like "he" and "she" show if someone is male or female.
We use pronouns to avoid repeating names.
"They" and "it" are examples of pronouns.
English pronouns can be confusing, especially for beginners.