adj
Common
pronounced
pruh-NOWNST
Pronounced (adj) means Very noticeable or clearly marked. Example: “There was a pronounced difference in taste between the two loaves.”
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Very noticeable or clearly marked.
"There was a pronounced difference in taste between the two loaves."
"He walked with a pronounced limp after twisting his ankle."
"She spoke with a pronounced Scottish accent."
How to use pronounced
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishStrongly noticeable, obvious.
Common pairings
pronounced effect
pronounced accent
pronounced limp
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- Comparative
- more pronounced
- Superlative
- most pronounced
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What does “pronounced” mean?
The word “pronounced” means very noticeable or clearly marked. In plain terms, strongly noticeable, obvious.
How do you pronounce “pronounced”?
“Pronounced” is pronounced pruh-NOWNST (/pɹəˈnaʊnst/ in IPA).
How do you use “pronounced” in a sentence?
Here is “pronounced” used in a sentence: “She spoke with a pronounced Scottish accent.”
What part of speech is “pronounced”?
“Pronounced” is an adjective.
Is “pronounced” a common word?
“Pronounced” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is a pronounced accent?
A pronounced accent is one that is very noticeable — listeners register it immediately. In this use, pronounced is an adjective meaning clearly marked or prominent, and it commonly modifies words like accent, limp, effect, difference, and tendency.
What is the difference between pronounced and noticeable?
Both describe things that can be perceived, but pronounced implies a stronger degree: a pronounced difference is not just detectable but striking or clearly marked. Noticeable sets a lower bar, meaning simply that something can be noticed.
Why does pronounced mean 'noticeable' if pronounce is about speaking?
The adjective grew out of the verb's sense of declaring something clearly and emphatically, so a pronounced feature is one that is strongly 'declared' — clearly marked rather than subtle. Context tells you which use you are seeing: 'a pronounced limp' is the adjective, while 'she pronounced the word slowly' is the past tense of pronounce.
Is it pronunciation or pronounciation?
The correct spelling is pronunciation; 'pronounciation' is a common misspelling created by carrying over the -nounce- of pronounce. Note the second syllable: you pronounce a word, but you study its pronunciation.
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