pronunciation
gb/pɹoʊnˌʌnsiˈeɪʃən/ us/pɹoʊnˌʌnsiˈeɪʃən/
B1
Anglais
~ 8900
Sens
0 sens
Nom
B1
entity
1
the way a word is said
How you say a word, name, or language with your mouth.
Schéma d’usage :
the pronunciation of [a word/name]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse the noun "pronunciation" with the verb "pronounce" and say things like *How to pronunciation this word?* instead of *How do you pronounce this word?* or *What is the pronunciation of this word?*. Another common mistake is spelling it like the verb (*pronounciation*), which is incorrect.
Synonymes
way of saying (Informal multi-word phrase focusing on how a word is spoken.)
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articulation (More technical; often refers to how speech sounds are formed in the mouth.)
Antonymes
mispronunciation (Refers to saying a word in a wrong or unnatural way.)
Collocations
correct pronunciation
|English pronunciation
|standard pronunciation
|native pronunciation
|learn the pronunciation
|the pronunciation of a word
Thèmes
language
|education
|daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- The pronunciation of "schedule" is different in British and American English.
- If you're not sure about a pronunciation, check an online dictionary.
- Her pronunciation of French words is excellent.
- That video teaches the correct pronunciation of common brand names.
- Over time, the pronunciation of some words changes.
Exemples pédagogiques
- I often forget the pronunciation of this word.
- Please check my pronunciation of your name.
- The teacher writes the pronunciation on the board.
- This app helps you learn the pronunciation of English words.
Nom
B1
property
2
someone’s way of speaking words
How well a person usually says the sounds of a language, for example clear or not clear, like or unlike a native speaker.
Schéma d’usage :
[someone]'s pronunciation
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes say *I want to practice my speak* instead of *I want to practice my pronunciation*. They also sometimes say *I have a good accent* when they mean *I have good pronunciation*; "accent" is not always positive, but "good pronunciation" clearly is.
Synonymes
accent (Often refers to regional or national speech patterns, not only to correctness.)
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enunciation (More formal; stresses how clearly and distinctly someone forms sounds.)
Antonymes
poor pronunciation (Describes pronunciation that is unclear, hard to understand, or often wrong.)
Collocations
good pronunciation
|bad pronunciation
|clear pronunciation
|improve your pronunciation
|work on your pronunciation
|native-like pronunciation
Thèmes
language
|education
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- Your pronunciation has improved a lot this semester.
- His pronunciation is very clear, even when he speaks fast.
- The teacher said my pronunciation is good but my grammar needs work.
- Living abroad really helped her pronunciation of English.
- He has excellent pronunciation, but his vocabulary is still limited.
Exemples pédagogiques
- I want to have better pronunciation.
- My teacher says my pronunciation is hard to understand.
- We practice pronunciation in every class.
- Her pronunciation sounds like a native speaker.
Nom
technical
B2
entity
3
phonetic form shown in writing
The special written form in a dictionary that shows you how to say a word.
Schéma d’usage :
dictionary pronunciation of [a word]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse pronunciation symbols with spelling and expect them to use normal alphabet letters. They may also not realize that a single word can have more than one written pronunciation in a dictionary.
Synonymes
phonetic transcription (More technical; clearly refers to the written phonetic symbols themselves.)
Antonymes
spelling (Contrasts the written letters of a word with the written symbols that show how it sounds.)
Collocations
dictionary pronunciation
|phonetic pronunciation
|pronunciation guide
|pronunciation key
|show the pronunciation
Thèmes
language
|education
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- In this dictionary, each entry includes the pronunciation in IPA.
- The pronunciation given in the textbook does not match how people actually say it.
- You can tap the word to see its pronunciation and hear the audio.
Exemples pédagogiques
- The pronunciation is written next to the word.
- I don't understand the pronunciation symbols in this book.
- This app shows the pronunciation for every new word.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
pronunciation
API
GB/pɹoʊnˌʌnsiˈeɪʃən/
US/pɹoʊnˌʌnsiˈeɪʃən/
Syllabes et accentuation
pro - nun - ci - ation (4 syllabes)
Stress on 4th syllable (ation)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: pronunciation
- Plural: pronunciation, pronunciations
Famille de mots
Forms
pronunciations
noun
Core family
pronounce
verb A2
Related words
pronounceable
adjective
pronouncement
noun
Negative and opposite forms
mispronounce
verb
mispronunciation
noun
unpronounceable
adjective
Expressions
bad pronunciation
1/bˈæd pɹoʊnˌʌnsiˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
unclear or incorrect way of speaking
Pronunciation that is hard to understand or different from how people usually say the words.
Exemples
- My bad pronunciation makes it difficult for people to understand me.
- He worries that his bad pronunciation will affect his job interviews.
correct pronunciation
1/kɚˈɛkt pɹoʊnˌʌnsiˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
standard accepted way to say a word
The way most educated native speakers usually say a word.
Exemples
- This video teaches the correct pronunciation of difficult English names.
- Please tell me the correct pronunciation of this medical term.
good pronunciation
1/ɡˈʊd pɹoʊnˌʌnsiˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
clear and correct way of speaking
Pronunciation that is easy to understand and close to how native speakers say words.
Exemples
- She has very good pronunciation for someone who started learning last year.
- The teacher praised his good pronunciation but told him to learn more words.
native-like pronunciation
1/nˈeɪtɪv lˈaɪk pɹoʊnˌʌnsiˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
pronunciation close to native speakers
Pronunciation that sounds almost the same as a person who was born speaking the language.
Exemples
- After many years abroad, she developed a native-like pronunciation.
- Few learners reach native-like pronunciation, but many can become very clear and natural.
pronunciation guide
1/pɹoʊnˌʌnsiˈeɪʃən ɡˈaɪd/
fixed phrase
section that explains how to say words
A part of a book, dictionary, or website that shows you how to pronounce words.
Exemples
- Check the pronunciation guide at the front of the dictionary.
- The app includes a pronunciation guide with audio examples.
pronunciation key
1/pɹoʊnˌʌnsiˈeɪʃən kˈi/
fixed phrase
technical
explanation of symbols for sounds
A small table that explains the special symbols used to show pronunciation in a dictionary.
Exemples
- Look at the pronunciation key to understand the symbols in this dictionary.
- The pronunciation key tells you how to read the phonetic script.