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Grammar : Noun
Spell : pruh-nuhn-see-ey-shuh n
Phonetic Transcription : prəˌnʌn siˈeɪ ʃən

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Définition of pronunciation

Origin :
  • early 15c., "mode in which a word is pronounced," from Middle French prononciation and directly from Latin pronuntiationem (nominative pronuntiatio) "act of speaking, utterance, delivery," also "proclamation, public declaration," noun of action from past participle stem of pronuntiare "announce" (see pronounce).
  • noun articulation
  • noun way something is said
Example sentences :
  • Is his pronunciation of English words any thing but barely intelligible?
  • Extract from : « Punchinello, Vol. 1, No. 7, May 14, 1870 » by Various
  • This language is easy in the pronunciation, and expressive in the terms.
  • Extract from : « The History of Louisiana » by Le Page Du Pratz
  • For each difficult name find the pronunciation in the index.
  • Extract from : « Introductory American History » by Henry Eldridge Bourne
  • What a delightful pupil to perfect in English pronunciation!
  • Extract from : « Vivian Grey » by Earl of Beaconsfield, Benjamin Disraeli
  • The lesson in English pronunciation, however, was not yet terminated.
  • Extract from : « Vivian Grey » by Earl of Beaconsfield, Benjamin Disraeli
  • Scientific names are marked so as to indicate the pronunciation.
  • Extract from : « Trees of the Northern United States » by Austin C. Apgar
  • I have endeavored to represent the Squire's pronunciation of the last word.
  • Extract from : « Paul Prescott's Charge » by Horatio Alger
  • It is possible to pay too much even for a Parisian pronunciation!
  • Extract from : « Cornelius O'Dowd Upon Men And Women And Other Things In General » by Charles Lever
  • I was struck with the pronunciation of the children in this part of the country.
  • Extract from : « Literary Tours in The Highlands and Islands of Scotland » by Daniel Turner Holmes
  • It improves the pronunciation and trains or keeps the ear in practice.
  • Extract from : « The Aural System » by Anonymous
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