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[pruh-nuhn-see-ay-shuhn] / prəˌnʌn siˈeɪ ʃən /




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Some posts use names or phrases with a similar pronunciation to the targeted official’s name, or simply post the official’s résumé.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026

So for me personally as a listener, it’s about that effort, rather than getting the perfect pronunciation.

From Salon ● Mar. 27, 2026

Running back Travis Etienne has been going by an incorrect pronunciation of his name throughout his career.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 17, 2026

Some tasks involve translating ancient Palmyrene inscriptions, while others require identifying tiny anatomical structures in birds or analyzing detailed features of Biblical Hebrew pronunciation.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 13, 2026

“A woman converted at our mosque a couple of months ago. She knew the risks. And honestly, her Arabic pronunciation puts mine to shame.”

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed

India's top judges often make news for their rulings or pronunciations on weighty matters of law.

From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026

The film is a feat of maximalist and moody production design and cinematography, but the tedious and overwrought script renders every character two-dimensional, despite the effortful acting and teary pronunciations.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 24, 2024

Igor makes more conversation with her than he has been able to yet, and Ani briefly lets her guard down as they laugh about his English pronunciations.

From Salon ● Oct. 18, 2024

Taylor ham debate, and a thousand pronunciations of words like coffee and water.

From Slate ● Jul. 6, 2023

The woman, with her air of unending exhaustion, seemed too tired to question the two different pronunciations.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




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