English · Word Candidate

pronounce

/pɹəˈnaʊns/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: pronounces · pronouncing

Sense 1

Meaning · English

To declare formally, officially or ceremoniously.

Verb

Examples

Then everybody once more knelt, and soon the blessing was pronounced. The choir and the clergy trooped out slowly, […], down the nave to the western door. […] At a seemingly immense distance the surpliced group stopped to say the last prayer.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

To declare authoritatively, or as a formal expert opinion.

Verb

Examples

The doctor pronounced them legally dead.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

Eggcorn of pronouns.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “pronounce” mean?

To declare formally, officially or ceremoniously.

Is “pronounce” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.