pronunciation
How you say a word, name, or language with your mouth.
The way in which a particular word, name, or language is spoken.
How well a person usually says the sounds of a language, for example clear or not clear, like or unlike a native speaker.
The general manner in which a person pronounces words, especially in terms of clarity, correctness, or accent.
The special written form in a dictionary that shows you how to say a word.
The phonetic representation of how a word is spoken, as shown in a dictionary or other reference work.
- Base: pronunciation
- Plural: pronunciation, pronunciations
bad pronunciation
1unclear or incorrect way of speaking
Pronunciation that is hard to understand or different from how people usually say the words.
- My bad pronunciation makes it difficult for people to understand me.
- He worries that his bad pronunciation will affect his job interviews.
correct pronunciation
1standard accepted way to say a word
The way most educated native speakers usually say a word.
- This video teaches the correct pronunciation of difficult English names.
- Please tell me the correct pronunciation of this medical term.
good pronunciation
1clear and correct way of speaking
Pronunciation that is easy to understand and close to how native speakers say words.
- 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
1pronunciation close to native speakers
Pronunciation that sounds almost the same as a person who was born speaking the language.
- 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
1section that explains how to say words
A part of a book, dictionary, or website that shows you how to pronounce words.
- Check the pronunciation guide at the front of the dictionary.
- The app includes a pronunciation guide with audio examples.
pronunciation key
1explanation of symbols for sounds
A small table that explains the special symbols used to show pronunciation in a dictionary.
- Look at the pronunciation key to understand the symbols in this dictionary.
- The pronunciation key tells you how to read the phonetic script.