noun
- the way in which a word or language is spoken or articulated
- a person's or group's particular way of pronouncing words
Usage: plural form of pronunciation; commonly used in language learning and linguistics
Usage: often refers to regional or individual speech patterns
Examples
- Different pronunciations of the word 'tomato' exist across English-speaking regions.
- The teacher corrected the students' pronunciations during the language lesson.
- British and American pronunciations of 'schedule' differ significantly.
- Learning correct pronunciations is essential for effective communication.
- The dictionary lists multiple pronunciations for words with variant forms.
- Native speakers often have different pronunciations based on their dialects.