vocalization
ˌvoʊkələˈzeɪʃən
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Definition of vocalization - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
sound productionact of making vocal sounds
  • The vocalization of the bird was loud.
phonation utterance
2.
animalsound produced by an animal
  • The bird's vocalization attracted the attention of many enthusiasts..
call cry
3.
music exercisemaking musical sounds with the voice
  • Her vocalization improved with practice.
chanting intonation singing
4.
phonologyTECH.pronunciation change of consonants to vowelsTECH.
  • The vocalization in her accent was noticeable.
articulation enunciation pronunciation
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Origin of vocalization

Latin, vocalis (vocal) + -ation (action)

Terms with vocalization included in their meaning

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musical vocalization
act of producing musical sounds with the voice
birds' vocalization
sound of birds producing musical notes
vocalization
low, sad sound made by a person or the wind
huhn.
communication
vocalization indicating surprise or inquiry
vocalization
making loud sounds with the voice
animal call
loud vocalization like an animal's call
vocalization
sound made by the voice
ornithology
bird vocalization variant in a specific area

Examples of vocalization in a sentence

  • The vocalization of the actor added depth to the character.
  • The lion's vocalization could be heard from miles away.
  • Researchers recorded the whale's vocalization for study.
  • The choir's vocalization was harmonious.
  • Vocalization exercises are essential for singers.
  • Vocalization can affect the clarity of speech.

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  1. French:vocalisation, chant, ...
  2. German:Vokalisation, Tierlaut, ...
  3. Italian:vocalizzazione, ...
  4. Spanish:vocalización, ...
  5. Portuguese:vocalização, ...
  6. Chinese:发声, 叫声, ...
  7. Japanese:鳴き声, ボーカリゼーション, ...
  8. Arabic:إصدار الصوت, صَوْت, ...
  9. Hebrew:קוֹלוּת, קוֹל, ...
  10. Russian:вокализация, ...
  11. Ukrainian:вокалізація, звуки тварин, ...
  12. Hindi:ध्वनि, स्वर साधना, ...
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