Prononcez

Prononcez is the second-person plural imperative form of the French verb prononcer, meaning to pronounce or articulate. It is used to tell one or more people to pronounce something aloud or to enunciate a word, phrase, or text.

Grammatical notes: Prononcez corresponds to the vous form in the present indicative endings of -er verbs. The tu form is prononce, and the nous form prononçons. The imperative form prononcez is used in formal address or when speaking to several people. In everyday usage, it may appear in language instruction, dictation prompts, or guidance on clear speech.

Etymology and senses: Prononcer comes from Latin pronunciare; in French it also has figurative meanings such as to pronounce a decision, a verdict, or a sentence. The phrase prononcer une décision is common in legal or administrative contexts.

Usage examples: Prononcez lentement ce mot pour bien le comprendre. In dictionaries and pronunciation guides, you may see prononcez as the instructional form for learners. The word is commonly encountered in language-learning materials and public-speaking guidance.

Phonetics: In standard French, the final -ez of the vous imperative is typically pronounced as an /e/ vowel, with the final z being silent. The word is generally pronounced roughly as /pʁɔ̃.nɔ̃.se/.

See also: prononcer, prononçons.