How to pronounce pronouncement
Say it like pruh-NOWNS-munt. Pronouncement has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOWNS).
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- pruh
- NOWNS
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pronouncement 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.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pronouncement
American and British speakers say pronouncement in essentially the same way: /prəˈnaʊnsmənt/ in the US and /prəˈnaʊnsmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: pruh-NOWNS-munt.
What does pronouncement mean?
- An official public announcement.“The trial concluded with the pronouncement of a guilty verdict.”
- An utterance.
Where does pronouncement come from?
From Anglo-Norman and Old French prononcement.
Words that rhyme with pronouncement
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pronouncement.
Questions about saying pronouncement
How do you pronounce pronouncement?
Say pruh-NOWNS-munt. The American pronunciation is /prəˈnaʊnsmənt/. In British English it is /prəˈnaʊnsmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pronouncement?
Pronouncement has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOWNS). Broken into parts: pruh · NOWNS · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say pronouncement the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prəˈnaʊnsmənt/ and the British form is /prəˈnaʊnsmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.