pronouncer
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4.2
A person or device that says words so learners hear correct sounds
- noun
- /prəˈnaʊnsər/
:
pronunciador
- The teacher used a pronouncer to help students pronounce difficult words correctly.
Examples
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-PRONOUNCER (on mic): "Batik."
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During the spelling bee, the pronouncer clearly articulated each word for the contestants.
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To assist with her language studies, Maria listened to a pronouncer that provided audio examples.
Synonyms
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6.3
A program that reads written text aloud
can be a person or device used to help learners with correct sounds
articulator
vspronouncer
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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
Surface Forms
pronouncer singular
pronouncers plural
Morphology
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.