pronounce
verb (used with object)
to enunciate or articulate (sounds, words, sentences, etc.).
pronouncer
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a word derived from
pronounce.
Example Sentences
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Chandrasekhar admitted he was no Jacques Bailly, the University of Vermont classics professor who has been the competition’s official pronouncer since 2003 and enunciates each word with a vaguely Midwestern intonation.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 2, 2022
The last few words were rattled off in a swift back-and-forth between them and the pronouncer.
From New York Times ● Jul. 9, 2021
“Champion spellers, we are now in uncharted territory,” said the pronouncer as “auslaut” was called out in overtime.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 19, 2019
Longtime bee pronouncer Jacques Bailly, revered by spellers for his gentle manner and meticulous accuracy, had a rare slip-up.
From Washington Times ● May 29, 2018
Each pronouncer is supplied with a list of words previously agreed upon between themselves, and consisting of words commonly used but frequently misspelled, as necessary, parallel, embarrass, harass, etc.
From Games and Play for School Morale A Course of Graded Games for School and Community Recreation by Melvin W. Sheppard
