pronouncing

adjective

pro·​nounc·​ing prə-ˈnau̇n(t)-siŋ How to pronounce pronouncing (audio)
: relating to or indicating pronunciation
a pronouncing dictionary

Word History

First Known Use

1764, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pronouncing was in 1764

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Cite this Entry

“Pronouncing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pronouncing. Accessed 28 May. 2023.

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