pronunciar
verbCEFR B2
What does “pronunciar” mean in English?
to pronounce; to deliver a speech
to pronounce; to deliver a speech (pronunciar un discurso — give a speech; pronunciar correctamente — articulate sounds)
Example sentences
El rector pronunció un discurso emotivo en la ceremonia de graduación ante cientos de personas.
The vice-chancellor delivered an emotional speech at the graduation ceremony before hundreds of people.
Es importante pronunciar correctamente los fonemas del español para ser comprendido.
It is important to pronounce Spanish phonemes correctly to be understood.
How to use it
Pronunciar has two key B2 senses: (1) to pronounce (sounds/words) — pronunciar correctamente; (2) to deliver/give (a speech) — pronunciar un discurso/conferencia. The second sense is formal and common in academic and political registers.
Common mistake
Pronunciar un discurso (deliver a speech) is a fixed collocation — don't substitute with *hacer or *decir un discurso in formal writing. For phonetics, pronunciar is the standard verb.