pronounced
|pro-nounced|
B2
/prəˈnaʊnst/
(pronounce)
articulate words
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pronounce' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'pronuntiare,' where 'pro-' meant 'forth' and 'nuntiare' meant 'to announce.'
Historical Evolution
'pronuntiare' transformed into the Old French word 'pronuncier,' and eventually became the modern English word 'pronounce' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to announce or declare,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to articulate or enunciate words.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'pronounce'.
She pronounced the word correctly.
Adjective 1
clearly noticeable or strongly marked.
The difference in their accents was very pronounced.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41