Pronunciation (Noun)
Meaning 1
The way a word or a language is customarily spoken; "the pronunciation of Chinese is difficult for foreigners"; "that is the correct pronunciation".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The teacher emphasized the importance of correct pronunciation when speaking a foreign language.
- She had trouble with the pronunciation of her name when speaking to people who didn't know her.
- The student listened carefully to the recording to improve his pronunciation of the English vowels.
- The correct pronunciation of the word 'Worcestershire' is often difficult for non-native speakers to master.
- The actor worked with a dialect coach to perfect the pronunciation of the regional accent required for the role.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
- Language
- Voice Communication
- Speech Communication
- Spoken Language
- Oral Communication
- Spoken Communication
Related Words
Meaning 2
The manner in which someone utters a word; "they are always correcting my pronunciation".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- Her poor pronunciation made it difficult for others to understand her when she spoke in English.
- The teacher focused on improving the students' pronunciation of difficult words.
- The language instructor provided detailed feedback on the student's pronunciation during the oral exam.
- The non-native speaker struggled with the correct pronunciation of the word "thorough".
- He worked tirelessly to perfect his pronunciation of the complex vocabulary.