1make the sound of (a word or part of a word) in the correct or a particular way:Gerry pronounced the hero’s name ‘Cahoolin’
2declare or announce in a formal or solemn way:allow history to pronounce the verdict [with complement]:she was pronounced dead at the scene [with clause]:Asquith pronounced that this was the right course
[no object] (pronounce on) pass judgement or make a decision on:the Secretary of State will shortly pronounce on alternative measures
