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/ˌprɑːnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does pronunciation mean?

noun

The way in which a word or phrase is pronounced, or the act of pronouncing something. The way in which a word or phrase is pronounced, especially in relation to its standard or accepted form.

Example

"The pronunciation of the word 'schedule' can vary depending on the region, but the standard pronunciation is /ˈskedʒ.ʊəl/."

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