- This term is a combination of the word ‘enunciate’ and ‘pronounce’. It is trying to express that someone is or is not saying something clearly and correctly. It is not deliberately coined, rather a common error that many make when trying to comment on another person’s speech by blending two words that relate to one’s speech. It is commonly by those who feel the need to correct the way others talk; amongst younger age groups.
pronunciate (215)
verb; blending
speaking clearly; a blending of the words ‘enunciate’ and ‘pronounce’
Etymology : from Latin ‘enunciate’ and French ‘pronounce’
Source : Me: ‘He has a problem of pronunciating his words.”
Last modified: 5 December 2011