How to pronounce pronounced
Say it like pruh-NOWNST. Pronounced has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOWNST).
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- pruh
- NOWNST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pronounced 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.
- NOWNSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of pronounced
American and British speakers say pronounced in essentially the same way: /prəˈnaʊnst/ in the US and /prəˈnaʊnst/ in the UK.
British respelling: pruh-NOWNST.
What does pronounced mean?
- strongly marked; easily noticeable“walked with a marked limp”“a pronounced flavor of cinnamon”
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Questions about saying pronounced
How do you pronounce pronounced?
Say pruh-NOWNST. The American pronunciation is /prəˈnaʊnst/. In British English it is /prəˈnaʊnst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pronounced?
Pronounced has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOWNST). Broken into parts: pruh · NOWNST.
Do Americans and Brits say pronounced the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prəˈnaʊnst/ and the British form is /prəˈnaʊnst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.