pro|nounc´er

pro|nounc´er
pro|nounce «pruh NOWNS», verb, -nounced, -nounc|ing.
–v.t.
1. to make the sounds of; speak: »

Pronounce your words clearly. In the word “dumb” you don't pronounce the “b.”

2. to declare (a person or thing) to be: »

The doctor pronounced her cured.

3. to declare solemnly or positively: »

The judge pronounced sentence on the criminal. “Raise your right hands with me,…and silently pronounce a vow of secrecy” (James T. Farrell).

–v.i.
1. to pronounce words: »

In speaking, they pronounce through the nose and throat (Jonathan Swift).

2. to give an opinion or decision: »

Only an expert should pronounce on this case.

╂[< Old French pronuncier, learned borrowing from Latin prōnūntiāre < prō- forth + nūntiāre announce < nūntius messenger; information, report]
–pro|nounce´a|ble, adjective.
–pro|nounc´er, noun.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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