past form and past participle
Said a word or sound, especially in the correct way.
The teacher pronounced the word clearly.
She has pronounced my name correctly every time.
American English
How to pronounce pronounced
verb · adjectiveB1Common word
pʰruhNOWNST
/pʰɹəˈnaʊnst̚/
2 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
Form of pronounce
Pronounced is both the past form and past participle of pronounce. It is also an adjective meaning noticeable or strong.
Said a word or sound, especially in the correct way.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
past form and past participle
Officially declared someone to be in a particular condition or officially announced a judgment.
The judge pronounced him guilty.
The patient was pronounced dead at the scene.
Good to know
This formal use is common in legal and medical contexts.
adjective
Clearly noticeable or strongly developed.
She has a pronounced jawline.
He has a pronounced preference for spicy food.
Good to know
As an adjective, pronounced means noticeable or strong, not said aloud.
Useful expressions
a question asking how to say a word or name
How do you pronounce your last name?
Related words & forms
The final e disappears before -ed and -ing: pronounced, pronouncing.