pronounce

The word of the day, "pronounce," is a verb that we use to describe the sound that your mouth makes when speaking:

• Yang pronounces some words very clearly, but she has trouble with words that begin with the "z" sound.
• Hans pronounces "th" sounds incorrectly, but he’s getting better at it.
• Do you know how to pronounce long words in English?
• Many words in English are not pronounced the way that they are spelled.

Sometimes the word "pronounce" is used when an official declaration is made:

• I now pronounce you man and wife. (A minister made the pronouncement.*)
• The man was pronounced dead when he arrived at the hospital. (A doctor made the pronouncement.)
• A jury pronounced that the suspect was guilty of his crimes.

This is what the word looks like as a noun:

pronunciation

• My students practice pronunciation in class.
• Do you have good pronunciation when it comes to English?
• The proper pronunciation of certain words is very important.
• You can practice your pronunciation on this website!

*The word "pronouncement" is also a noun. Use this word for formal situations.

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July 17, 2014 – Word of the Day