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Pronunciation is the way a word is spoken, including its sounds and stressed parts.
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Pronunciation is the way a word is spoken, including its sounds and stressed parts.
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MeaningPronunciation is the way a word is spoken, including its sounds and stressed parts.
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- Syllables
- pruh · nun · see · ay · shun
- Strongest beat
- ay
- Ending
- shun
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- Put a little extra energy on ay.
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