Sekirov Dictionary

pronounce

/pɹəˈnaʊns/

verb 9
noun 1
forms 5

verb9

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To sound out (a word or phrase); to articulate.
- They spell it "Vinci" and pronounce it "Vinchy". Foreigners always spell better than they pronounce. — 1869
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To sound like.
- The Icelandic double l in Eyjafjallajökull is pronounced tl.
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To produce the components of speech.
- Actors must be able to pronounce perfectly or deliberately disabled.
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To declare formally, officially or ceremoniously.
- I hereby pronounce you man and wife.
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To declare authoritatively, or as a formal expert opinion.
- The doctor pronounced them legally dead.
- Lily was pronounced dead at the scene.
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To pronounce dead.
- Despite resuscitative efforts, Mr. Gray was pronounced on 4/19/2015. — 2015
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To pass judgment.
- The judge had pronounced often before, but never in front of such a crowd.
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To emphasize, highlight.
- The two men standing are facing with their backs towards the audience, wearing tight knitted garments that pronounce their bottoms. — 2014
To read aloud.

noun[plural only]1

Eggcorn of pronouns.

forms

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