pronounce

To pronounce a word means to say its exact sound or spelling out loud. You might think of it like saying someone's name correctly when they introduce themselves.

When we want to make sure people know how to say something, we use "pronounce". For example, imagine you're watching a news report about a country with a really hard-to-pronounce language. The reporter might tell the viewers exactly how to pronounce the leader's last name, or what words in a particular city are tricky for non-native speakers to get right. We often hear people trying to help each other "pronounce" tricky words during conversations, especially when they're traveling or learning new languages. It can also be helpful when teaching kids their first names or family surnames that come from a different culture.