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pronounce

/prəˈnaʊns/

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verb

-nounces; -nounced; -nouncing

[+ obj] to make the sound of (a word or letter) with your voice

She practices pronouncing foreign words.

The k in know is not pronounced. [=the k in know is silent]

to say or speak (a word) correctly

I'm sorry. I can't pronounce your name.

[+ obj] formal

to say or announce (something) in an official or formal way

The priest pronounced a blessing on their home.

The judge pronounced sentence. [=stated the punishment for a criminal]

to say or state that (someone or something) is something in usually an official or definite way

After reviewing the replay of the race's finish, the horse was pronounced the winner. [=was declared to be the winner]

I now pronounce you man and wife. [=I now declare that you are married]

She pronounced the party a success. [=she said that the party was a success]

The doctors pronounced him fit to go back to work.

He was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital.

[no obj] formal

to state an opinion on something - + on or upon

As a grammarian, he freely pronounces on questions of proper English.

The senator pronounced upon the major issues in the election.

to give a judgment for or against someone or something

Many senators are pronouncing in favor of the bill.

The judge pronounced for/against the defendant.

* Các từ tương tự:
pronounceable, pronounced, pronouncement