Word
pronounced
Phoneticspro·nounced, stress on the second syllable
US/pɹəˈnaʊnst/
UK/pɹənˈaʊnst/
Definition
adj. very easy to see or notice; strong and clear.
adj. strongly marked, distinct, or highly noticeable in appearance or effect.
Examples
“The patient showed a pronounced improvement after taking the medicine.”
“The city has a pronounced difference between the modern glass skyscrapers and the historic stone buildings nearby.”
“Although the two languages share a common ancestor, the phonetic differences between them have become more pronounced over centuries of geographic isolation.”
Examples
simple
“The patient showed a pronounced improvement after taking the medicine.”
contextual
“The city has a pronounced difference between the modern glass skyscrapers and the historic stone buildings nearby.”
complex
“Although the two languages share a common ancestor, the phonetic differences between them have become more pronounced over centuries of geographic isolation.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “pronounced” in context.
Verb
01. become pronounced
“The limp in his gait started to become pronounced after the long hike.”
verb + adj
02. remain pronounced
“Despite the new policy, the differences in regional development remain pronounced.”
verb + adj
Adjective
03. pronounced accent
“She spoke with a pronounced accent that revealed her upbringing in the rural south.”
adj + noun
04. pronounced difference
“There is a pronounced difference between the two models in terms of battery life.”
adj + noun
05. pronounced effect
“The new tax laws had a pronounced effect on the local housing market.”
adj + noun
Adverb
06. clearly pronounced
“Each syllable was clearly pronounced so that the language learners could follow along.”
adv + adj
07. more pronounced
“The symptoms of the illness became more pronounced as the week progressed.”
adv + adj
08. particularly pronounced
“The wealth gap is particularly pronounced in the country's major urban centers.”
adv + adj
09. pronounced dead
10. pronounced deceased
Real-World Examples
“Emergency services were called to the property, but Dahlia-Rose was pronounced dead at the scene.” “Nowhere is that instability more pronounced than in South Korea's tech-heavy Kospi, widely regarded as the world's most volatile stock index.” “The increase in the youth unemployment rate between 2023 and 2025 was most pronounced in North America , where the rate climbed from 8.3 per cent to 9.8 per cent.” “In the 10 years that have passed since they first met as students, the differences between the women have become more pronounced: money has “made itself known”.” Synonyms
Antonyms
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- C1 · AdvancedOxford
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