enunciation
/ɪˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/noun★Intermediate
formal
The act of pronouncing words clearly and distinctly.
Her enunciation improved significantly after speech therapy.
Her ability to pronounce words clearly became much better after speech therapy.
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Often used in contexts like public speaking, acting, or language learning.
Collocations
clear enunciationpronunciation that is easy to understandpoor enunciationpronunciation that is unclear or difficult to understand
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💡Pro Tip
Practice for clarity
To improve enunciation, practice speaking slowly and exaggerating the sounds of each word.
📖Word Origin
From Latin 'enuntiatio', meaning 'a speaking out' or 'a declaration'.
📝Usage Notes
Often used in formal contexts like public speaking, acting, or language education. Can also refer to the clarity of a sound system or recording.
Word Breakdown
enunciate
to pronounce clearly
root-tion
the act of
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