How to pronounce pronounce
Say it like pruh-NOWNS. Pronounce has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOWNS).
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- pruh
- NOWNS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pronounce pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NOWNSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of pronounce
American and British speakers say pronounce in essentially the same way: /prəˈnaʊns/ in the US and /prəˈnaʊns/ in the UK.
British respelling: pruh-NOWNS.
What does pronounce mean?
- speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way“She pronounces French words in a funny way”“I cannot say `zip wire'”
- pronounce judgment on“They labeled him unfit to work here”
Where does pronounce come from?
Recorded since c.1330 as Middle English pronouncen (“to utter, declare officially”), from Old French prononcier, from Latin prōnūntiō, itself from prō- (“forth, out, in public”) + nūntiō (“to announce”) from nūntius (“messenger”).
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Questions about saying pronounce
How do you pronounce pronounce?
Say pruh-NOWNS. The American pronunciation is /prəˈnaʊns/. In British English it is /prəˈnaʊns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pronounce?
Pronounce has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOWNS). Broken into parts: pruh · NOWNS.
Do Americans and Brits say pronounce the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prəˈnaʊns/ and the British form is /prəˈnaʊns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.