Question 1 · Quick check
pronounce
CEFRA2
/pɹəˈnaʊns/
verb
Türkçe translations
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In plain English
- 01
verb
To say a word or sound in a particular way.
- 02
verb
To officially declare a decision or judgment.
Examples
It is difficult for me to pronounce the word.
How do you pronounce "pronounce"?
At a glance
Sits at A2 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 5
- Parts of speech
- 1
- Citations
- 5
Deep Dive
verb
Extra meaningsTo declare authoritatively, or as a formal expert opinion.
To declare formally, officially or ceremoniously.
To pronounce dead.
More examples
In contextI pronounce this a perfect dinner.
I hereby pronounce you man and wife.
Lily was pronounced dead at the scene.
Quick test
Two questions on this entry. Nothing is scored.
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Origin
verb
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”).