Definition
to pronounce: to articulate, to say, to utter, to vocalize
I have a hard time pronouncing Russian names. I just can't say the words, the sounds are too difficult for me.
the pronunciation: the articulation, the enunciation, the speech, the elocution
Pronunciation examples
UK: How do you pronounce your name?
US: The pronunciation is very difficult: (strange noise)
- "DON'T PRONOUNCE LETTER H - SAY ""ORSE" NOT 'HORSE""
- "Is that how it's pronounced?"
- "COCKNEY PRONUNCIATION"
- "apologize /əˈpɒləˌdʒaɪz/ Pronunciation: [uh-pol-uh-jahyz]"
- "Each contestant will be asked to pronounce the same sentence."
- "I will read the sentence first, to let you know how it SHOULD be pronounced: Is that horse reading a book or ironing some clothes, mmkay?"
- "apology /əˈpɒlədʒi/ Pronunciation: [uh-pol-uh-jee]"
- "Next, and I hope I'm pronouncing this name correctly: Bob?"
- "DON'T PRONOUNCE LETTER T - SAY "WA'ER" NOT "WATER""
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