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pronouncer en · NOUN

Etymology

Etymology tree Latin prōnūntiōbor. Old French prononcierbor. Middle English pronouncen English pronounce English -er English pronouncer From pronounce + -er.

Meanings

1. One who pronounces.
   • Moreover, it is to be remembered that a poor speller is a poor pronouncer. The ear does not mark the sound any more exactly than the eye marks the letters. 1881, The Western: A Journal of Literature, Education, and Art:
2. The official who gives out words to be spelled at a spelling bee and answers questions about their definition, use in a sentence and etymology.
3. A phonetic representation of the pronunciation of a word, to aid the presenter.
   • Pronouncers are shown in all wire service copy destined for broadcast use. If you are doubtful about a word and don't have a pronouncer, try looking them up on one of the many helpful pronunciation guides available online […] 2019, Carl Hausman, Philip G. Benoit, Fritz Messere, Announcing for Broadcasting and the Internet:

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