Pronounce | Mean of pronounce in English Dictionary

/prəˈnaʊns/

• Verb
• to make the sound of (a word or letter) with your voice
1. She practices pronouncing foreign words.
2. The “k” in “know” is not pronounced. [=the “k” in “know” is silent]
• to say or speak (a word) correctly
1. I'm sorry. I can't pronounce your name.
• to say or announce (something) in an official or formal way
1. The priest pronounced a blessing on their home.
2. The judge pronounced sentence. [=stated the punishment for a criminal]

• to say or state that (someone or something) is something in usually an official or definite way
1. After reviewing the replay of the race's finish, the horse was pronounced the winner. [=was declared to be the winner]
2. I now pronounce you man and wife. [=I now declare that you are married]
3. She pronounced the party a success. [=she said that the party was a success]
4. The doctors pronounced him fit to go back to work.
5. He was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital.
• to state an opinion on something
1. As a grammarian, he freely pronounces on questions of proper English.
2. The senator pronounced upon the major issues in the election.
• to give a judgment for or against someone or something
1. Many senators are pronouncing in favor of the bill.
2. The judge pronounced for/against the defendant.