How to pronounce denounce
Say it like dih-NOWNS. Denounce has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOWNS).
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- dih
- NOWNS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Denounce pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NOWNSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of denounce
American and British speakers say denounce in essentially the same way: /dɪˈnaʊns/ in the US and /dɪˈnaʊns/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-NOWNS.
What does denounce mean?
- To criticize or speak out against (someone or something); to point out as deserving of reprehension, etc.; to openly accuse or condemn in a threatening manner; to invoke censure upon; to stigmatize; to blame.
- To make a formal or public accusation against; to inform against; to accuse.“to denounce a confederate in crime”
- To announce the termination of; especially a treaty or armistice.
Where does denounce come from?
From Old French denuncier, from Latin dēnūntiō (“to announce, to denounce, to threaten”), from de + nūntiō (“to announce, to report, to denounce”), from nūntius (“messenger, message”).
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Questions about saying denounce
How do you pronounce denounce?
Say dih-NOWNS. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈnaʊns/. In British English it is /dɪˈnaʊns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in denounce?
Denounce has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOWNS). Broken into parts: dih · NOWNS.
Do Americans and Brits say denounce the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈnaʊns/ and the British form is /dɪˈnaʊns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.