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Pronunciation
Proh-nuh-nsee-AY-shuhn
/proʊˌnʌnsiːˈeɪʃʌn/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
pronunciation
Dictionary meaning
The way a word or a language is customarily spoken.
Examples
- The pronunciation of Chinese is claimed by some to be difficult for non-native speakers.
- They are always correcting my pronunciation.
Synonyms: orthoepy
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