Pronunciation

/prənʌnsiˈeɪʃən/ noun

Definition

The way a word is spoken or the way someone says words, including the sounds and the accent used.

Etymology

From Latin 'pronuntiare,' meaning 'to declare' or 'to speak out.' The prefix 'pro-' means 'forth' and 'nuntiare' means 'to announce.'

Kelly Says

English pronunciation is wildly inconsistent—words like 'though,' 'through,' and 'tough' are spelled almost the same but pronounced completely differently, which is why English is notoriously hard for people learning it as a second language.

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