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Pronunciation of 'pronunciation'

The word 'pronunciation' in English refers to the way in which a word or language is spoken. It can also refer to the manner in which someone articulates sounds or words.

Word Origin

The word 'pronunciation' originates from the Latin 'pronuntiatio', which means 'act of speaking' or 'proclamation'.

Pronunciation Details

English (United States)

prəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/prəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/Slow

The way in which a word is pronounced.

Pronounced as 'proh-nuhn-see-AY-shuhn', with stress on the third syllable. 'Pro' as in 'pro', 'nuhn' as in 'nun', 'see' as in 'see', 'AY' as in 'day', and 'shuhn' as in 'shun'.