Pronunciation guide

How to pronounce pronunciation

pruh-nun-see-AY-shun - five syllables, stress on 'AY'

US/pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃn/

pɹənʌnsieɪʃn

UK/pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃn/

pɹənʌnsieɪʃn

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Common mistake

It is 'pruh-NUN-see-AY-shun', not 'pruh-NOWN-see-AY-shun' - the middle is 'nun', not 'nown'.

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