How to pronounce pronounces
Say it like pruh-NOWN-siz. Pronounces has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOWN).
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- pruh
- NOWN
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pronounces 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.
- NOWNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pronounces
American and British speakers say pronounces in essentially the same way: /prəˈnaʊnsɪz/ in the US and /prəˈnaʊnsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: pruh-NOWN-siz.
What does pronounces mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of pronounce How to pronounce pronounce
Questions about saying pronounces
How do you pronounce pronounces?
Say pruh-NOWN-siz. The American pronunciation is /prəˈnaʊnsɪz/. In British English it is /prəˈnaʊnsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pronounces?
Pronounces has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOWN). Broken into parts: pruh · NOWN · siz.
Do Americans and Brits say pronounces the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prəˈnaʊnsɪz/ and the British form is /prəˈnaʊnsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.