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pronounced

Pronunciation: [prəˈnaʊnst]

Word

Context: “characteristics”

(adjective) when something is very clear or noticeable. If a feature or quality stands out a lot, we say it is pronounced.

Example

She has a pronounced talent for music that everyone can see.

Example

His lack of interest was not pronounced; it was subtle and hard to notice.

Example

Do you think her accent is pronounced when she speaks?

Context: “communication”

(verb) to say a word or a sound clearly and correctly. When you pronounce something, you make the sounds of the word known.

Example

He pronounced the word correctly during the spelling bee.

Example

She didn’t pronounce the name right, which made it hard for others to understand.

Example

How do you pronounce this difficult word?

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