pronouncing
adjective
pro·nounc·ing
prə-ˈnau̇n(t)-siŋ 
: relating to or indicating pronunciation
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Unvoiced sounds, for comparison, come from moving the jaw, tongue and lips—humans make these sounds when pronouncing consonants.
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Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 June 2023
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Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 June 2023
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“Pronouncing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pronouncing. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.
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