pronounce/prəˋnaUns; prəˈnaʊns/v [T]1 to make the sound of a word [→ pronunciation] 发〔单词〕的音: How do you pronounce your name? 你的名字怎么念?2 formal to state something officially【正式】〔正式〕宣布﹐宣告: pronounce sb/sth sth The doctor pronounced him dead. 医生宣布他已死亡。3 formal to give a judgment or opinion【正式】判断﹔表示意见: The scheme was pronounced a failure. 这一计划宣告失败。