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How do you spell Pronunciation?

Correct spelling

pronunciation

PRONUNCI + ATION. Not PRONOUNCE + ATION.

Why is pronunciation spelled this way?

NUN in the middle, not NOUN. Despite coming from pronounce, the word drops the O. This inconsistency is itself one of the most commonly mispronounced and misspelled words.

Common misspellings of pronunciation

pronounciationpronunciatonpronunsiationpronuncation

Example

Her pronunciation was perfect.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell pronunciation?+
The correct spelling is "pronunciation". PRONUNCI + ATION. Not PRONOUNCE + ATION.
Is it pronounciation or pronunciation?+
The correct spelling is "pronunciation", not "pronounciation". This word gets 12,000+ monthly searches.

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