noun
pronunciation
pruh-nuhn-see-AY-shn
noun
1
The way a word or language is spoken aloud.
"Her pronunciation of French words was flawless after a year abroad."
"Dictionaries usually give the pronunciation of a word using phonetic symbols."
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Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHow a word sounds when spoken.
Common mistake
Often misspelled "pronounciation" — note there is no extra "o" after the "n."
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Etymology
From Middle French prononciation, from Latin prōnūntiātiō, from prōnūntiāre ("to proclaim").