prononcer
/pʁɔ.nɔ̃.se/
To pronounce in French is prononcer.
The verb prononcer means to produce the components of speech.
Meaning: to produce the components of speech (verb)
How does it change in a sentence?
In the present indicative, prononce is used for both 'I pronounce' and 'he/she pronounces'. For 'we pronounce', use prononçons. The past participle of the verb is prononcé.
How do you pronounce it?
/pʁɔ.nɔ̃.se/. The word has 3 syllables.
Did you know?
- While English speakers often ask 'How do you pronounce this?', a French speaker might ask Comment ça se prononce ?, using a reflexive form that literally means 'How does this pronounce itself?'
- In French, you can describe a person's opinions or physical features as prononcés to mean they are strong, bold or very distinct.
- The French verb prononcer is used for both the physical act of speaking and for making a formal declaration or a judgement in a court of law.
Examples in context
- Sais-tu prononcer ces mots ?Can you pronounce these words?This sentence is useful for asking if someone has the ability to pronounce specific words using prononcer.Tatoeba #3671141 by sacredceltic, translation #855042 by CM
- Ce mot est impossible à prononcer.This word is impossible to pronounce.This sentence is useful for describing a word that cannot be pronounced using prononcer.Tatoeba #12949078 by lbdx, translation #10101871 by ddnktr
- C'est un mot difficile à prononcer.It's a difficult word to pronounce.This sentence is useful for describing a word that is difficult to pronounce using prononcer.Tatoeba #5782004 by Yemana, translation #2941427 by CK
- Je ne sais pas comment prononcer ce mot difficile.I don't know how to pronounce this difficult word.
- N'oubliez pas d'articuler chaque syllabe lorsque vous parlez en français.Don't forget to articulate each syllable when speaking in French.
- Comment est-ce qu'on dit "pronounce" en français ?How do you say "pronounce" in French?
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Example conversation
Chloé and Lucas are studying a French textbook together.
- ChloéComment dois-je prononcer ce nom ?How should I pronounce this name?
- LucasTu dois le prononcer lentement.You must pronounce it slowly.
- ChloéC'est difficile de bien le prononcer.It is hard to pronounce it well.
- LucasNe t'inquiète pas, tu vas y arriver.Don't worry, you will get it.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry prononcer, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
