pronounce

 
Pronunciation: /prəˈnaʊns/

verb

[with object]
  • 1make the sound of (a word or part of a word) in the correct or a particular way: Gerry pronounced the hero’s name ‘Cahoolin’
  • 2declare or announce in a formal or solemn way: allow history to pronounce the verdict [with complement]: she was pronounced dead at the scene [with clause]: Asquith pronounced that this was the right course
  • [no object] (pronounce on) pass judgement or make a decision on: the Secretary of State will shortly pronounce on alternative measures

Derivatives

pronounceability

Pronunciation: /-səˈbɪlɪti/
noun

pronounceable

Pronunciation: /-səb(ə)l/
adjective

pronouncer

noun

Origin:

late Middle English: from Old French pronuncier, from Latin pronuntiare, from pro- 'out, forth' + nuntiare 'announce' (from nuntius 'messenger')