Enunciation
noun /ɪˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/ — Clear and precise pronunciation — the physical quality of speech that makes words audible in full.
Definition
The action of pronouncing words clearly; the act of stating something precisely and clearly; the articulation of sounds in speech.
Beyond the definition
Enunciation is the technical discipline underneath rhetoric — the physical work of making each sound complete. The actor and the politician share a training in enunciation. What the ear can hear clearly, it can also trust.
Origin & history
From Latin enuntiare — to announce, declare (e: out + nuntiare: to announce, from nuntius: messenger). Announcing out — making the internal message fully external through precise sound.
Example sentences
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His enunciation was so precise that even difficult words were instantly clear across a large room.
She practiced enunciation not for elegance but for survival — in a large lecture hall, the unclear consonant disappears.
Enunciation is care made audible — each word given its full shape.
How to use it
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Choose “Enunciation” when the meaning fits your context: The action of pronouncing words clearly; the act of stating something precisely and clearly; the articulation of sounds in speech.
Synonyms
pronunciation, articulation, diction, elocution
Antonyms
mumbling, slurring, inarticulacy
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Two friends sit in a local cafe, speaking with animated gestures and genuine, relaxed expressions.
The friends’ animated use of hands and clear, engaged facial expressions illustrate enunciation. Even in a busy environment, their posture shows a precise and clear commitment to stating their points, capturing the skill of expressing ideas precisely and audibly in a conversational setting.
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Questions about this word
What does "Enunciation" mean?
Enunciation is noun meaning: Clear and precise pronunciation — the physical quality of speech that makes words audible in full.. The action of pronouncing words clearly; the act of stating something precisely and clearly; the articulation of sounds in speech.
Where does the word "Enunciation" come from?
From Latin enuntiare — to announce, declare (e: out + nuntiare: to announce, from nuntius: messenger). Announcing out — making the internal message fully external through precise sound.