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pronounced

pro·nounced
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [pruh-nounst]
    • /prəˈnaʊnst/
    • /prəˈnaʊnst/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pruh-nounst]
    • /prəˈnaʊnst/

Definitions of pronounced word

  • adjective pronounced strongly marked: a pronounced fishy taste. 1
  • adjective pronounced clearly indicated: a pronounced contrast. 1
  • adjective pronounced decided; unequivocal: pronounced views. 1
  • verb with object pronounced to enunciate or articulate (sounds, words, sentences, etc.). 1
  • verb with object pronounced to utter or sound in a particular manner in speaking: He pronounces his words indistinctly. 1
  • verb with object pronounced to utter or articulate in the accepted or correct manner: I can't pronounce this word. 1
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Origin of pronounced

First appearance:

before 1570
One of the 33% oldest English words
First recorded in 1570-80; pronounce + -ed2

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Parts of speech for Pronounced

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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pronounced popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for pronounced

adj pronounced

  • noticeable — attracting notice or attention; capable of being noticed: a noticeable lack of interest.
  • clear-cut — Something that is clear-cut is easy to recognize and quite distinct.
  • definite — If something such as a decision or an arrangement is definite, it is firm and clear, and unlikely to be changed.
  • unmistakable — not mistakable; clear; obvious.
  • decided — Decided means clear and definite.
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Antonyms for pronounced

adj pronounced

  • inconspicuous — not conspicuous, noticeable, or prominent.
  • ambiguous — If you describe something as ambiguous, you mean that it is unclear or confusing because it can be understood in more than one way.
  • indefinite — not definite; without fixed or specified limit; unlimited: an indefinite number.
  • vague — not clearly or explicitly stated or expressed: vague promises.
  • indistinct — not distinct; not clearly marked or defined: indistinct markings.
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