How to Pronounce Pronoun

To pronounce "pronoun", say PRON-oun — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpɹəʊnaʊn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈpɹəʊnaʊn/

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💡 Tip for remembering “pronoun”

"pronoun" has 2 syllables: pron-oun.

What does pronoun mean?

noun

  1. (grammar) A type of noun that refers anaphorically to another noun or noun phrase, but which cannot ordinarily be preceded by a determiner and rarely takes an attributive adjective. English examples include I, you, him, who, me, my, each other.

Related words

youshehermineonesthoseproformpronominal

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pronoun"?▾

"Pronoun" has 2 syllables: pron · oun.

What is the IPA transcription of "pronoun"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pronoun" is /ˈpɹəʊnaʊn/.

What does "pronoun" mean?▾

Pronoun: (grammar) A type of noun that refers anaphorically to another noun or noun phrase, but which cannot ordinarily be preceded by a determiner and rarely takes an attributive adjective. English examples include I, you, him, who, me, my, each other.

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