How to Pronounce Denounced

To pronounce "denounced", say DEN-ounc-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /dɪˈnaʊnst/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/dɪˈnaʊnst/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “denounced”

"denounced" has 3 syllables: den-ounc-ed. It rhymes with pronounced and announced, if that helps it stick.

What does denounced mean?

verb

To make known in a formal manner; to proclaim; to announce; to declare.
To criticize or speak out against (someone or something); to point out as deserving of reprehension, etc.; to openly accuse or condemn in a threatening manner; to invoke censure upon; to stigmatize; to blame.
“to denounce someone as a swindler, or as a coward”

Synonyms

attack charge condemn criticize damn decry discredit inveigh against

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Words that rhyme with denounced

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

pronounced announced renounced unannounced bounced flounced trounced pounced mispronounced jounced

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "denounced"?▾

"Denounced" has 3 syllables: den · ounc · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "denounced"?▾

The IPA transcription of "denounced" is /dɪˈnaʊnst/.

What does "denounced" mean?▾

Denounced: To make known in a formal manner; to proclaim; to announce; to declare.

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