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How to pronounce pronounced

/pɹəˈnaʊnst/
verb

IPA: /pɹəˈnaʊnst/

Say it like: Pro-now-nse-d

The correct spelling is pronounced. To declare formally, officially or ceremoniously. For example: "I hereby pronounce you man and wife."

Usage Examples

I hereby pronounce you man and wife.

The doctor pronounced them legally dead.

The judge had pronounced often before, but never in front of such a crowd.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To declare formally, officially or ceremoniously.
  2. 2.To declare authoritatively, or as a formal expert opinion.
  3. 3.To pass judgment.
  4. 4.To sound out (a word or phrase); to articulate.
  5. 5.To produce the components of speech.

adjective

  1. 1.Uttered, articulated.
  2. 2.Strongly marked.

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