American English

How to pronounce pronunciation

nounB1
pruhnuhnseeAYshn

/pʰɹəˌnən.siˈeɪ.ʃn̩/

5 syllables · Stress the fourth syllable.

The way a word, name, or sound is said aloud.

What to listen for

“Pronunciation” is commonly pronounced /pʰɹəˌnən.siˈeɪ.ʃn̩/. You may also hear /pʰɹoʊˌnən.siˈeɪ.ʃn̩/; both are correct in American English.

Usual pronunciation/pʰɹəˌnən.siˈeɪ.ʃn̩/
Also common/pʰɹoʊˌnən.siˈeɪ.ʃn̩/
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Meanings & examples

noun

The way a word, name, or sound is said aloud.

I checked the pronunciation of her last name.

This dictionary has a pronunciation guide.

Common phrases & grammar

correct pronunciation · pronunciation guide

the pronunciation of + a word/name

check + the pronunciation of + a word/name

noun

The way a person says words, including the sounds and accent they use.

She is working to improve her pronunciation.

His pronunciation is very clear.

Common phrases & grammar

improve your pronunciation · clear pronunciation

improve + someone's pronunciation

someone's pronunciation is + clear/natural

Related words & forms

Pronunciation is a noun; the verb is pronounce.