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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