pronounce (EN)

verb

verb “pronounce”

1. to say a word or phrase out loud clearly
   Mellen Iech un, fir d'Iwwersetzungen vun den Beispillsätz an d'monolingual Definitioune vun all Wuert ze gesinn.

   She carefully pronounced each word of her speech to make sure everyone could understand her.
2. (in the passive) to have a specific sound when spoken
   The "a" in "father" is pronounced like the "a" in "car".
3. to declare someone as being something in a ceremonial way (e.g. to pronounce someone man and wife)
   The priest pronounced them man and wife, sealing their union with a smile.
4. to make a formal expert declaration (e.g. to pronounce someone dead)
   After examining the patient, the doctor pronounced him dead.
5. to make a judgment or decision in an official capacity
   After hearing all the evidence, the jury pronounced the defendant guilty.