Pronounce (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way; "She pronounces French words in a funny way"; "I cannot say `zip wire'"; "Can the child sound out this complicated word?".

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Synonyms

• Articulate
• Enunciate
• Say
• Enounce
• Sound Out

Hyponyms

• Vowelize
• Vocalize
• Syllabise
• Labialise
• Nasalise
• Vowelise
• Sound
• Accentuate
• Vocalise
• Labialize
• Palatalise
• Misspeak
• Subvocalise
• Accent

Related Words

• Pronunciation (noun)

Meaning ²

Pronounce judgment on; "They labeled him unfit to work here".

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Synonyms

• Judge
• Label

Hypernyms

• Adjudge
• Hold

Hyponyms

• Discharge
• Exculpate
• Intone
• Assoil
• Find
• Exonerate
• Clear

Related Words

• Pronouncement (noun)