Pronounced

/prəˈnaʊnst/ adjective

Definition

very noticeable or clearly evident

Etymology

from Latin pronuntiare 'to proclaim', from pro- 'forth' + nuntiare 'to announce'

Kelly Says

When something is pronounced, it's literally 'proclaimed forth' - so obvious it announces itself to everyone!

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