pronunció
/pɾonunθjo/from spelling rules
The Spanish word for uttered is pronunció.
pronunció is used to describe the act of saying a word or a sound aloud.
Which one should you use?
While pronunció specifically refers to the act of articulating a sound or word, dijo is the more common way to say 'said' in general conversation.
How does it change in a sentence?
pronunció is the third-person singular preterite (past tense) of the verb pronunciar, meaning 'they/he/she uttered'. For the plural 'they uttered', use pronunciaron.
How do you pronounce it?
/pɾonunθjo/
Did you know?
- The verb pronunciar can be used as a reflexive verb pronunciarse to mean taking a public stand or giving an opinion on a controversial issue.
- The verb pronunciar can also mean 'to pronounce a judgment' or 'to pass a sentence' in a legal context, such as when a judge 'pronuncia una sentencia'.
- Because pronunció ends in a stressed vowel, English speakers often forget the accent mark, which is vital to distinguish it from the present tense 'pronuncio' ('I pronounce').
Examples in context
- El discurso presidencial fue pronunciado en el CongresoThe presidential speech was uttered in Congress
- Le dijo que no podía asistir a la fiestaHe said to her that he couldn't attend the party
- Comentaron que no les gustaba la películaThey commented that they didn't like the movie
- Manifestó su preocupación por el cambio climáticoHe/she expressed their concerns about climate change
- En el escenario académico, es mejor utilizar palabras formales como "pronunciado" o "expresado".In an academic setting, it is best to use formal words such as "pronunciado" or "expresado".
- Ella pronunció la palabra con mucha claridad.She uttered the word with great clarity.
- Él pronunció un sonido extraño en la oscuridad.He uttered a strange sound in the dark.
- El actor pronunció su nombre lentamente.The actor uttered his name slowly.
Example conversation
Lucía and Daniel are discussing a mysterious recording.
- LucíaDaniel, ¿escuchaste lo que dijo?Daniel, did you hear what he said?
- DanielSí, él pronunció un susurro casi inaudible.Yes, he uttered an almost inaudible whisper.
- LucíaFue un sonido muy inquietante.It was a very unsettling sound.
- DanielTienes razón, Lucía.You are right, Lucía.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
