articulation
noun
Simple meaning
The quality, clarity, or sharpness of speech.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
ahrtihkyuhlayshuhnSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ɑɹtɪkjəˈleɪʃən
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a standard way of writing speech sounds.
Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
uncountable
The quality, clarity, or sharpness of speech; the movement within the mouth that allows for those things.
countable
A manner or method by which elements of a system are connected.
countable or uncountable
A joint or the collection of joints at which something is articulated, or hinged, for bending.
phonetics
The mechanism by which a sound is formed in the vocal tract.
Word at a Glance
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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This meaning: The quality, clarity, or sharpness of speech; the movement within the mouth that allows for those things.
Used this way, articulation is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It quietly approves while staying precise.
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Gentle
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Clear and precise
- Usage feel
- Precise and approving
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A freely moving joint in which the articulations allow only gliding motions.
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