verb

pronounce

Translation

to pronounce, to declare, to announce

How do you pronounce this word?

The doctor pronounced him dead.

I now pronounce you husband and wife.

((sth.)) to make the sound of a word or letter Can you pronounce 'Worcestershire'?

((sb./sth.)) ((adjective/noun)) to state or announce something officially or formally The judge pronounced the verdict.

Synonyms: articulate, say, declare, proclaim

From Latin 'pronuntiare', from 'pro-' (forth) + 'nuntiare' (to announce). Literally 'to announce forth'.

Think of 'announcing' (-nounce) something like a 'pro'fessional. You have to say it clearly.