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Pronuncial :: Pronuncial (a.) Of or pertaining to pronunciation; pronunciative.

N :: N () the fourteenth letter of English alphabet, is a vocal consonent, and, in allusion to its mode of formation, is called the dentinasal or linguanasal consonent. Its commoner sound is that heard in ran, done; but when immediately followed in the same word by the sound of g hard or k (as in single, sink, conquer), it usually represents the same sound as the digraph ng in sing, bring, etc. This is a simple but related sound, and is called the gutturo-nasal consonent. See Guide to Pronunciation,

Unciae :: Unciae (pl. ) of Unci.

Annunciation :: Annunciation (n.) The act of announcing; announcement; proclamation; as, the annunciation of peace..

Annunciated :: Annunciated (imp. & p. p.) of Annunciat.

Pronunciative :: Pronunciative (a.) Uttering confidently; dogmatical.

Quincuncial :: Quincuncial () Having the form of a quincunx.

Ounce :: Ounce (n.) A feline quadruped (Felis irbis, / uncia) resembling the leopard in size, and somewhat in color, but it has longer and thicker fur, which forms a short mane on the back. The ounce is pale yellowish gray, with irregular dark spots on the neck and limbs, and dark rings on the body. It inhabits the lofty mountain ranges of Asia. Called also once..

Enunciate :: Enunciate (v. t.) To make distinctly audible; to utter articulately; to pronounce; as, to enunciate a word distinctly..

Uncial :: Uncial (n.) An uncial letter.

Wide :: Wide (superl.) Made, as a vowel, with a less tense, and more open and relaxed, condition of the mouth organs; -- opposed to primary as used by Mr. Bell, and to narrow as used by Mr. Sweet. The effect, as explained by Mr. Bell, is due to the relaxation or tension of the pharynx; as explained by Mr. Sweet and others, it is due to the action of the tongue. The wide of / (/ve) is / (/ll); of a (ate) is / (/nd), etc. See Guide to Pronunciation, / 13-15..

Fricative :: Fricative (n.) A fricative consonant letter or sound. See Guide to Pronunciation, // 197-206, etc..

Broadside :: Broadside (n.) A volley of abuse or denunciation.

Unciatim :: Unciatim (adv.) Ounce by ounce.

Nunciate :: Nunciate (n.) One who announces; a messenger; a nuncio.

Uncia :: Uncia (n.) A twelfth part, as of the Roman as; an ounce..

Pronunciative :: Pronunciative (a.) Of or pertaining to pronunciation.

Euphony :: Euphony (n.) A pleasing or sweet sound; an easy, smooth enunciation of sounds; a pronunciation of letters and syllables which is pleasing to the ear..

Nonsuit :: Nonsuit (n.) A neglect or failure by the plaintiff to follow up his suit; a stopping of the suit; a renunciation or withdrawal of the cause by the plaintiff, either because he is satisfied that he can not support it, or upon the judge's expressing his opinion. A compulsory nonsuit is a nonsuit ordered by the court on the ground that the plaintiff on his own showing has not made out his case..

Currentness :: Currentness (n.) Easiness of pronunciation; fluency.

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