enunciation
/i,nʌnsi'eiʃn/
Definition
- Noun:
- The act or manner of articulating words clearly and distinctly: "Enunciation" refers specifically to how clearly and precisely someone pronounces words, focusing on the distinctness of individual sounds and syllables to ensure the spoken message is easily understood by listeners.
- A formal or clear statement or announcement: In a more formal context, "enunciation" can refer to the act of stating something clearly and in detail, such as a principle or policy.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The actor's perfect enunciation allowed every word to be heard clearly at the back of the theater.
- Good enunciation is essential for a news broadcaster.
- The enunciation of the new company policy was met with mixed reactions from the staff.
Advanced Usage
"Clarity of enunciation": A phrase emphasizing the clear and distinct quality of speech.
- The teacher stressed the importance of clarity of enunciation for effective public speaking.
"Careful enunciation": Refers to speaking with deliberate attention to clear pronunciation.
- He spoke with careful enunciation for the benefit of the international audience.
Variants and Related Words
Enunciate (verb): To pronounce words clearly and distinctly; to state a principle or idea clearly.
- Please enunciate your words more carefully.
- The leader enunciated the core values of the organization.
Enunciable (adj.): Capable of being clearly stated or pronounced. (Less common)
- Enunciator (noun): One who enunciates. (Formal/Less common)
Synonyms
- Articulation: The formation of clear and distinct sounds in speech.
- Pronunciation: The way in which a word is spoken.
- Diction: The choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing; also encompasses clarity of speech.
- Elocution: The skill of clear and expressive speech, especially of distinct pronunciation and articulation.
Antonyms
- Mumbling: Speaking in a low, indistinct manner.
- Slurring: Speaking words so they run into one another indistinctly.
Related Phrases
To enunciate clearly: The verbal action corresponding to the noun.
- It is important for tour guides to enunciate clearly.
Crisp enunciation: Describes very sharp and clear pronunciation.
- Her crisp enunciation made the complex instructions easy to follow.
Noun
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the articulation of speech regarded from the point of view of its intelligibility to the audience
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