enounce: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
Rare / Very LowFormal, Academic, Literary, Archaic
Quick answer
What does “enounce” mean?
To pronounce or articulate (words) clearly.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
To pronounce or articulate (words) clearly; to state or declare formally.
To utter or pronounce; to enunciate. Also, to set forth or proclaim a principle, theory, or proposition in clear, definite terms.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant difference in meaning or usage. The term is equally rare in both varieties.
Connotations
Connotes formality, precision, and deliberate articulation. May sound archaic or excessively formal.
Frequency
Extremely low frequency in both corpora. More likely encountered in older texts, legal or philosophical contexts.
Grammar
How to Use “enounce” in a Sentence
[Subject] enounce [Object: principle/theory][Subject] enounce [Object: words] clearly.Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “enounce” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- The philosopher took care to enounce his first principle with absolute clarity.
- The ancient edict was enounced in the town square.
American English
- The judge enounced the legal precedent governing the case.
- He struggled to enounce the technical terms correctly.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Virtually unused.
Academic
Possible in philosophy, law, or linguistics to describe the formal stating of a principle or clear articulation.
Everyday
Not used.
Technical
Rarely used in linguistic or phonetic contexts as a synonym for 'enunciate'.
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “enounce”
- Using 'enounce' in casual speech.
- Confusing it with 'announce'.
- Misspelling as 'ennounce'.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
'Enounce' is now rare and often implies declaring a principle or theory formally. 'Enunciate' is common and primarily means to pronounce words clearly.
No, it is very rare and considered formal or archaic. 'State', 'declare', or 'enunciate' are almost always preferred.
Using 'enounce' in casual conversation would sound unnatural and overly formal. It is not recommended for learners.
It is exclusively a transitive verb.
To pronounce or articulate (words) clearly.
Enounce is usually formal, academic, literary, archaic in register.
Enounce: in British English it is pronounced /ɪˈnaʊns/, and in American English it is pronounced /ɪˈnaʊns/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “To enounce a principle (fixed phrase)”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think: E-NOUNCE as in 'to announce a word (a noun) very clearly'.
Conceptual Metaphor
STATING IS PROJECTING (words/ideas are sent forth clearly)
Practice
Quiz
In which context is 'enounce' most appropriately used?