pronunciation
n. C / Un. the way a word or language is spoken. It is how you make the sounds of a word so that other people understand you.
n. the standard or accepted manner of producing the sounds of a specific word or language. Refers to the articulation of phonemes, stress patterns, and intonation.
Her English pronunciation is very clear.
The teacher corrected my pronunciation of the word 'schedule' during the speaking exercise.
Regional accents often lead to variations in pronunciation that can challenge learners who are only familiar with a standard dialect.
From Middle English pronunciacioun, from Middle French prononciation, pronunciation, from Latin prōnūntiātiō, noun of action from perfect passive participle prōnūntiātus, from verb prōnūntiāre (“proclaim”), from prō- (“for”) + nūntiāre (“announce”). Doublet of pronuntiatio.
Uncountable when referring to the general act of speaking; countable when referring to a specific way of saying a word.
I like your pronounceI like your pronunciationLearners often use the verb 'pronounce' when they need the noun 'pronunciation'.