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pronounce Antonyms

Opposite of pronounce

Because the opposite of pronounce shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To make the sound of a word, letter, or phrase in a particular way or with a particular accent.

Usage Example

"Could you please tell me how to mispronounce your last name correctly?"

Strongest
mispronounce
Strong
mumble
slur

• verb (Context 2)

To declare, announce, or state something formally, officially, or authoritatively.

Usage Example

"The presiding judge will retract the final sentence at tomorrow's hearing."

Strong
retract
suppress
withhold

Similar words to pronounce

Words similar to pronounce shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

declare
proclaim
articulate
enunciate
announce
decree
vocalize
opine
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• Nearby Words

prone
proneness
pronged
pronounce
pronounceable
pronounced
pronouncedly

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Pronounce. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/pronounce
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