pronounce meaning and definition

PRONOUNCE verb

Definition of pronounce (verb)

1. speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way
   • "She pronounces French words in a funny way"; "I cannot say `zip wire'"; "Can the child sound out this complicated word?"
   • synonyms: articulate, enounce, enunciate, say, sound out
2. pronounce judgment on
   • "They labeled him unfit to work here"
   • synonyms: judge, label