How to Pronounce pronunciation
Language: English IPA: /prəˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/
Pronunciation explanation
pruh-nun-see-AY-shun. Five syllables. Ironically, "pronunciation" is itself one of the most commonly mispronounced words — especially by people saying "pro-NOUN-ciation" (inserting the word "noun" which is not there). There is no "noun" inside pronunciation.
Practice tip
pruh-NUN-see-AY-shun. Not "pro-NOUN-ciation". Remember: there's no "noun" in pronunciation.
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