pronunciación
/pɾonunθjaˈθjon/feminine
The English word pronunciation is pronunciación in Spanish.
The term refers to the way in which words are pronounced.
Meaning: way in which words are pronounced (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is feminine, so it is preceded by the feminine article la instead of el.
How do you pronounce it?
/pɾonunθjaˈθjon/
Did you know?
- The Spanish word pronunciación is related to the verb pronunciar, which can also mean to officially declare or announce a legal judgment in a court of law.
- In many Spanish-speaking regions, if someone struggles with their pronunciación, they might jokingly say they have a 'lengua trabada' or a 'tongue tied', treating the physical organ as an obstacle.
- The Spanish term uses a 'seseo' pattern in many parts of the Americas, where the 'c' in pronunciación is pronounced like an 's' rather than the 'th' sound heard in parts of Spain.
Examples in context
- Se rió de mi pronunciación.He laughed at my pronunciation.This sentence is useful for seeing how the word pronunciación is used when someone is laughing at it.Tatoeba #5113586 by don_ramon, translation #4694983 by PvtMarc
- Tu pronunciación es excelente.Your pronunciation is excellent.This sentence shows a compliment regarding one's pronunciación.Tatoeba #7993790 by Seael, translation #3831398 by CK
- Disculpa la mala pronunciación.Please forgive me for butchering the pronunciation.This sentence is useful for apologizing for poor pronunciación.Tatoeba #4952721 by cueyayotl, translation #4953814 by Aria
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Example conversation
Mateo and María are studying together in a cafe.
- MateoMaría, ¿puedes ayudarme con la pronunciación?María, can you help me with the pronunciation?
- MaríaClaro, Mateo, dime qué palabra quieres practicar.Of course, Mateo, tell me which word you want to practice.
- MateoTengo dudas sobre la pronunciación de esta frase.I have doubts about the pronunciation of this phrase.
- MaríaNo te preocupes, es una pronunciación muy sencilla.Don't worry, it is a very simple pronunciation.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pronunciation” translations and entries pronunciación, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
