pronouncing

verb

Definition of pronouncingnext
present participle of pronounce
1
as in saying
to correctly produce the sound of (a word or letter) with one's voice How do you pronounce your last name? We practiced pronouncing our Spanish vocabulary words .

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2
as in reciting
to say or announce (something) in an official or formal way The priest pronounced the blessing. Emotions ran high in the courtroom as the judge pronounced sentence.

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3
as in proclaiming
to say officially or assertively that (something or someone) is something specified They pronounced the mission a success. She pronounced them married.

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Recent Examples of pronouncing Maguire can be seen pronouncing Ogunlesi and jewelry designer Meyer, 49, husband and wife as the newlyweds share a kiss in a photo from the luxury golf course wedding. — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026 Malkovich sat in silence for a few seconds, before pronouncing himself unable to think at the moment. — Nate Jones, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026 Metro Fire crews knocked down the vehicle fire and tended to the two before pronouncing one of the victims dead at the scene. — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026 Many letters are shaped like the mouth when pronouncing them. — New York Times, 17 July 2026 Arriaga’s relative brought her to Hemphill’s practice, Cuddle Kids Dental Care, after a teacher at Arriaga’s preschool suggested the girl might have a tongue tie due to her having issues with pronouncing certain letters, according to the warrant. — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026 The officers allegedly initiated cardiopulmonary resuscitation before pronouncing Yanga dead about 45 minutes later. — Clark Kauffman, Iowa Capital Dispatch, 6 July 2026 Two months earlier, the Warren Commission had delivered its final report, pronouncing Lee Harvey Oswald guilty. — Ash Carter, Air Mail, 4 July 2026 Paramedics responded and rendered aid to the man before pronouncing him dead at the scene. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pronouncing
  1. saying
  2. reciting
  3. proclaiming
  4. speaking
  5. uttering
  6. declaring
  7. giving
  8. announcing
Verb
  • Sandrich also spoke about the importance of audiences seeing themselves reflected on screen, saying that the series’ commitment to authentic casting extended to changing a character’s gender to get the casting right.
    — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Meanwhile, officers are pushing back, saying the cuts will hurt public safety.
    — Veronica Macias, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of saying
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  • Equipping your agent with this context can set it apart from generic FAQ-reciting chatbots and unlock extraordinary mobile experiences, including helpful, proactive communications.
    — Amanda McGuckin Hager, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Judging from the first episode, the show is less about reciting peak positions and more focused on the stories surrounding those numbers.
    — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of reciting
Verb
  • Jamal convened a press conference proclaiming to be able to communicate by phone with Somali pirates who were holding a Nigerian ship hostage.
    — Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Iran published a 14,390-word letter to Americans this week proclaiming the regime’s victory over the US, suggesting the two sides were no closer to resolving their seven-month war through diplomatic means.
    — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of proclaiming
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  • The anthem video features Zankov speaking about tactile and nostalgic references, such as leather softened by a long journey and the feeling of cashmere on the skin, that inspired the collection.
    — David Moin, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The owners of Art of Play have been speaking to the press about the incident, noting that Clarkson’s posts have resulted in substantial trolling for the shop.
    — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of speaking
Verb
  • The first one, released in 1986, featured Stevie Ray Vaughan playing guitar in front of a huge Texas flag and uttering the now-famous slogan into the camera.
    — Katie Standing, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Brennaman was off the air for four years after uttering a homophobic slur on a live microphone during a Cincinnati Reds game.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of uttering
Verb
  • The lawsuit seeks, among other remedies, reinstatement to the FBI, an awarding of back pay and a court order declaring that the firings were unlawful.
    — Eric Tucker, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
  • And then there were also newspapers declaring that having this near-instant communication across the oceans would basically usher in an era of world peace.
    — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of declaring
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  • By the time Lee’s moved on to thanking his dad for not believing him, thereby giving him something to prove, an embarrassed Frances is making a quick run for the exit.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026
  • On Tuesday, Reuters reported that Riyadh was planning to make FII a hybrid event, giving executives the option to take part remotely.
    — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of giving
Verb
  • Trump blindsided Zelenskyy last weekend by announcing that Ukraine and Russia had agreed not to target each other's energy facilities.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The Eagles released a statement Thursday about the medical condition of their quarterback in announcing his looming absence, saying Hurts had been receiving treatment for nearly a week and even flew to and from London with it.
    — Ryan Morik OutKick, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of announcing

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