P R O N U N C I A T I O N

the way in which a word is pronounced

"spelling does not determine pronunciation"

synonyms:

accent, manner of speaking, speech, diction, delivery, elocution, intonation, articulation, enunciation, voicing, vocalization, sounding

P R O N O U N C E

make the sound of (a word or part of a word), typically in the correct or a particular way

"That guy pronounced her name Aydasalad"

synonyms: say, enunciate, articulate, utter, voice, sound, vocalize, get one's tongue around

"his name is difficult to pronounce"

declare or announce, typically formally or solemnly

"allow history to pronounce the verdict"

synonyms: announce, proclaim, declare, affirm, assert, judge, rule, decree

"the doctor pronounced that I had a virus"

pass judgment or make a decision on

"the secretary of state will shortly pronounce on alternative measures"

L I S T E N I N G

give one's attention to a sound

"evidently he was not listening"

synonyms: hear, pay attention, be attentive, attend, concentrate, keep one's ears open, prick up one's ears, be all ears, lend an ear

"are you listening?"

take notice of and act on what someone says, respond to advice or a request

"I told her over and over again, but she wouldn't listen"

synonyms: pay attention to, take heed of, heed, take notice of, take note of, mind, mark, bear in mind, take into consideration, take into account, tune in to

"politicians should listen to popular opinion"

make an effort to hear something, be alert and ready to hear something

"they listened for sounds from the baby's room"

used to urge someone to pay attention to what one is going to say

"listen, I've got an idea"