pronouncer
Word Rarity
Very rare
Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.02 in modern English
14
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
3
Syllables
7
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
One who pronounces.
noun
The official who gives out words to be spelled at a spelling bee and answers questions about their definition, use in a sentence and etymology.
noun
A phonetic representation of the pronunciation of a word, to aid the presenter.
Example Sentences
- "Moreover, it is to be remembered that a poor speller is a poor pronouncer. The ear does not mark the sound any more exactly than the eye marks the letters."
- "Pronouncers are shown in all wire service copy destined for broadcast use. If you are doubtful about a word and don't have a pronouncer, try looking them up on one of the many helpful pronunciation guides available online […]"
Etymology
Etymology tree Latin prōnūntiōbor. Old French prononcierbor. Middle English pronouncen English pronounce English -er English pronouncer From pronounce + -er.