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Pronunciation

Verb / prəʊˌnʌnsi:ˈeɪʃʌn / / prʌˌnʌnsi:ˈeɪʃʌn / Another word for pronunciation — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The way in which a word is pronounced.

Synonyms & similar words

orthoepy articulation enunciation accent diction intonation delivery elocution speech utterance vocalization voicing phonetics phonology intoning recitation saying speaking talking pronouncing accentuation

Synonyms by register

Formal

enunciation articulation diction

Informal

saying speaking utterance

Literary

vocalization utterance

Antonyms

mispronunciation articulation enunciation diction utterance

Common collocations

  • correct pronunciation
  • pronunciation guide
  • pronunciation error
  • improve pronunciation
  • pronunciation of
  • pronunciation skills
  • pronunciation dictionary

Word family

noun pronunciation
verb pronounce
adjective pronounceable

Usage note

Pronunciation refers to the way a word is spoken. It is often confused with enunciation, which is the clarity of speech.

Example sentences

  1. His pronunciation of the word was incorrect.
  2. She practiced her pronunciation of the new language every day.
  3. The teacher corrected the student's pronunciation during class.
  4. He has a strong British pronunciation when speaking English.
  5. The pronunciation of certain words can vary depending on the dialect.

Quotes

  • The pronunciation of a word is no more essential than the spelling of it. Indeed, both are so interwoven that neither can be perfectly understood without the other. - Mark Twain
  • The difference between the almost right word and the right word is really a large matter - 'tis the difference between the lightning bug and the lightning. - Mark Twain
  • The pronunciation is important. It's important to make it clear, to have the right intonation, to be natural. - Penelope Cruz

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