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Etymology of the French word prononciation

the Old French word prononciation

derived from the Latin word pronuntiatio (proclamation; delivery; verdict)

derived from the Latin word pronuntiatus

derived from the Latin word pronuntiare (announce; proclaim; relate)

derived from the New Latin word pro-

using the Greek prefix pro-, προ- (before)

derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *per

derived from the Latin word nuntiare (announce, report, bring word)

derived from the Latin word nuntius (announcing, bringing word; giving warning; messenger, herald, envoy)

derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *neu-

Word found in Old French