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pronouncer

pronouncer

1 4.2
A person or device that says words so learners hear correct sounds
  • noun
  • /prəˈnaʊnsər/
translation icon : pronunciador
  • The teacher used a pronouncer to help students pronounce difficult words correctly.

Examples

  • -PRONOUNCER (on mic): "Batik."

    Bee Season (2005)

  • During the spelling bee, the pronouncer clearly articulated each word for the contestants.

  • To assist with her language studies, Maria listened to a pronouncer that provided audio examples.

Synonyms

articulator
vspronouncer
8.3

A person who speaks clearly so others can understand

helps learners produce correct sounds rather than focusing only on clarity
enunciator
vspronouncer
7.5

A person who says words clearly so others understand

is used to help learners make sounds correctly rather than only stating words
vocalizer
vspronouncer
  • Specialized
6.3

A program that reads written text aloud

can be a person or device used to help learners with correct sounds

Surface Forms

pronouncer singular
pronouncers plural

Morphology

pronouncer = pronounce (transparent) = pronounce + er

Agentive '-er' added to the verb 'pronounce' yields a predictable meaning 'one or something that pronounces'.

Etymology

Pronouncer comes from pronounce, which has the parts pro- 'forth' and nuntiare 'announce', like the familiar word 'announce'. So a pronouncer is one who 'says aloud' or 'announces' how a word should be spoken, which is why language apps use a pronouncer to teach correct speech.