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The correct spelling is pronunciation.

How to pronounce pronunciation

/pɹəˌnaʊn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/
noun

IPA: /pɹəˌnaʊn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/

Say it like: Pro-nun-sha-sho-n

The correct spelling is pronunciation. The formal or informal way in which a word is made to sound when spoken. For example: "What is the pronunciation of "hiccough"?"

Usage Examples

What is the pronunciation of "hiccough"?

His Italian pronunciation is terrible.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.The formal or informal way in which a word is made to sound when spoken.
  2. 2.The way in which the words of a language are made to sound when speaking.
  3. 3.The act of pronouncing or uttering something.

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