French word

prononcer

Pronunciation

IPA/pʁonɔ̃se/

Meaning

  • verbpronounce

Example

Peux-tu prononcer ce mot, s'il te plaît ?

Can you pronounce this word, please?

Illustration for prononcer (pronounce)

More examples

J'ai du mal à prononcer ce mot.

I have difficulty pronouncing this word.

Core concept

A speaker makes language or an official decision audible and clear to an audience.

Common phrases

  • prononcer un mot

    pronounce a word

  • prononcer correctement

    pronounce correctly

Similar words

dire: To communicate by speaking words or sentences aloud.
articuler: To shape speech sounds distinctly so that words can be understood.
déclarer: To formally state an opinion or fact in public.
annoncer: To communicate news or information about an event.

Definition in French

Produire avec la bouche et la voix les sons d'un mot pour qu'on les comprenne ; aussi annoncer publiquement un jugement, une décision ou tenir un discours.

Word origin

The French verb comes from Latin pronuntiare through Old French and preserves the Latin idea of announcing something publicly.

Usage tips

  • The reflexive form se prononcer sur means to take a position on something, with sur introducing the topic.

Other meanings

  • sentenceverb
  • deliver a speechverb

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