Pronunciation

/prəˈnaʊns/

Definitions

• Verb: To articulate the sounds of words correctly according to their written form or a particular pronunciation rule. For example: “She can pronounce foreign names flawlessly.”
• Noun: The act of saying a word or sound with clarity and accuracy. For example: “The correct pronunciation of ‘château’ is shuh-tow.”
• Adjective: Characterizing or relating to the way a word is spoken, often with a specific accent or dialect. For example: “The British pronunciation of the word ‘schedule’ is different from the American one.”

Phrases

• “Pronounce a name” or “Enunciate a word”
• “Correct pronunciation”
• “Regional pronunciation”

Example Sentences

• Verb: “He practiced his pronunciation to improve his public speaking skills.”
• Noun: “She taught her child the proper pronunciation of difficult words.”
• Adjective: “The British teacher emphasized the correct pronunciation of vowel sounds.”

Synonyms

• Articulate
• Speak clearly
• Utter
• Vocalize
• Enunciate
• Elucidate

Antonyms

• Mispronounce
• Misarticulate
• Mumble
• Stutter
• Jumbled speech