Pronounced
/prəˈnaʊnst/
Definitions
3 meaningsTo say or speak a word or words correctly or in a particular way.
/prəˈnaʊns/
To say or speak a word, phrase, or sentence in a certain way.
How do you pronounce this word?
💡 Simply: Imagine you're reading a story out loud. Pronouncing is how you say the words, making sure they sound right! For example, I like to pronounce every word in the story clearly.
👶 For kids: To say a word in the right way.
More Examples
She pronounced the name of the winner with excitement.
The actor learned to pronounce all the foreign words perfectly for the role.
How It's Used
"The teacher instructed the students to pronounce the new vocabulary word carefully."
"The speaker made a point of pronouncing each name correctly."
To declare or announce a judgment or decision.
/prəˈnaʊns/
To declare or announce something formally or officially.
The judge pronounced the sentence after the trial.
💡 Simply: Imagine a judge in court! They *pronounce* their decision, like announcing the winner of a game or declaring something official. For instance, the jury will pronounce the verdict.
👶 For kids: To say something important or make an official decision.
More Examples
The president pronounced a new law.
The committee pronounced the project a success.
How It's Used
"The judge pronounced the defendant guilty."
"The official pronounced the opening of the new museum."
Very noticeable or marked; clearly indicated.
/prəˈnaʊnst/
Clearly or strongly marked; very noticeable.
The scar on his face was pronounced.
💡 Simply: Imagine something that's super easy to see or notice. If a change is *pronounced*, it's very obvious! For instance, a pronounced effect is highly noticeable.
👶 For kids: Easy to see or notice.
More Examples
She felt a pronounced sense of relief after the exam.
The effects of the medicine were pronounced.
How It's Used
"The patient exhibited a pronounced fever."
"There was a pronounced change in the weather."
Synonyms & Antonyms
From Middle English *pronouncen*, from Old French *prononcier* (“to pronounce, declare”), from Latin *prōnūntiō* (“to proclaim, announce, pronounce”), from *prō-* (“forth, forward”) + *nūntiō* (“to announce, report”).
The word has been used since the 14th century, initially to describe the act of speaking or uttering, and later broadened to include the act of declaring something formally.
Memory tip
Think of *announce*. Pronouncing is like announcing the sounds of a word.
Word Origin
"to proclaim, announce"