articulation
ɑːˌtɪkjʊˈleɪʃən
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Definition of articulation - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
communicationclarity and precision in speech or sound
  • Her articulation was clear and precise.
enunciation pronunciation
2.
expressionthe expression of ideas or feelings in words
  • His articulation of the concept was impressive.
expression utterance
3.
medicalTECH.joint or manner of jointingTECH.
  • The articulation of bones is crucial for body movement..
connection joint junction
4.
musicTECH.the way notes are played or sung in musicTECH.
  • The articulation in the symphony was flawless.
enunciation expression phrasing
5.
connectionTECH.the connection between elements in a systemTECH.
  • The articulation of the network was well-designed.
connection link
6.
botanyTECH.the point where plant parts naturally separateTECH.
  • The leaf fell at the articulation with the stem.
joint junction node
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Expressions with articulation

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way speech sounds are made by moving parts in the mouth
The manner of articulation affects how the sound is heard.
point in the vocal tract where a speech sound is produced
In English, the place of articulation for 't' is the alveolar ridge..
place in vocal tract where speech sound is formed
The point of articulation for 't' is the alveolar ridge..

Origin of articulation

Latin, articulare (to divide into joints)

Terms with articulation included in their meaning

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correct articulation
articulate sounds or words correctly
articulation
articulating words clearly and distinctly
articulation issue
obstruction in clear speech articulation
imperfect speech
speak with imperfect articulation
indistinct speech
speak without clear articulation
distinct articulation
articulating words distinctly
phonology
conversion of sounds to alveolar articulation
anatomy term
any articulation or joint between bones

Examples of articulation in a sentence

  • The articulation of each note was flawless.
  • The articulation of her feelings moved everyone.
  • Clear articulation of the plan is essential.
  • Proper articulation is essential for clear speech.
  • The articulation in the robot's limbs allows for smooth movement.
  • Her articulation on the piano was praised by the judges.

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  1. French:articulation, expression, ...
  2. German:Artikulation, Darstellung, ...
  3. Italian:articolazione, espressione, ...
  4. Spanish:articulación, comunicación, ...
  5. Portuguese:articulação, expressão, ...
  6. Chinese:发音, 表述, ...
  7. Japanese:発音, 表現, ...
  8. Arabic:نُطْق, تَعبير, ...
  9. Hebrew:בִּיטּוּי, נִיסּוּחַ, ...
  10. Russian:артикуляция, выражение, ...
  11. Ukrainian:артикуляція, вираження, ...
  12. Hindi:स्पष्ट उच्चारण, अभिव्यक्ति, ...

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