vocalizing
ˈvoʊkəˌlaɪzɪŋ
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Definition of vocalizing - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
soundthe act of producing sounds with the voice
  • Vocalizing is essential for effective communication.
chanting intoning singing
2.
animalthe act of animals making sounds to communicate
  • The bird's vocalizing was heard throughout the forest.
calling crying howling
3.
musicRarethe act of singing vocal music without wordsRare
  • Her vocalizing was beautiful during the rehearsal.
chanting singing

Adjective

1.
soundUSproducing sound or voice activelyUS
  • The vocalizing bird caught everyone's attention.
sounding voicing
2.
expressionexpressing thoughts or feelings audibly
  • She was vocalizing her concerns to the group.
articulating voicing
3.
musicRareengaged in singing without wordsRare
  • The choir was vocalizing beautifully during practice.
chanting singing
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Origin of vocalizing

Latin, vox (voice) + -al (pertaining to) + -ize (to make)

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internal expression
express strong thoughts internally without vocalizing

Examples of vocalizing in a sentence

  • The choir's vocalizing was heard from afar.
  • The lion's vocalizing echoed across the savannah.
  • Frogs' vocalizing increases during the rainy season.
  • Her vocalizing added depth to the choir.
  • The vocalizing was a highlight of the performance.
  • The vocalizing choir harmonized beautifully.

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  1. French:vocalisation, vocalisant, ...
  2. German:Vokalisieren, vokalisierend, ...
  3. Italian:vocalizzazione, vocalizzante, ...
  4. Spanish:vocalización, vocalizante, ...
  5. Portuguese:vocalização, cantante, ...
  6. Chinese:发声, 鸣叫的, ...
  7. Japanese:発声, 鳴いている, ...
  8. Arabic:التَصْويت, مغرد, ...
  9. Hebrew:הֲפָקַת קוֹל, מַשְׁמִיעַ קוֹל, ...
  10. Russian:вокализация, звучащий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:вокалізація, співочий, ...
  12. Hindi:आवाज़ करना, गाने वाला, ...
vocalize US
ˈvəʊ.kəˌlaɪz
See also: vocalise (UK)

Definition of vocalize - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
produce soundtr./intr.USmake sounds with the voicetr./intr.US
  • She learned to vocalize her feelings through singing..
articulate speak utter
2.
speak outtr./intr.USexpress thoughts or feelings verballytr./intr.US
  • He didn't hesitate to vocalize his disagreement during the meeting..
articulate utter verbalize
3.
musicintr.TECH.USsing using a single vowel soundintr.TECH.US
  • The choir vocalized the melody beautifully.
chant sing
4.
linguisticstr.TECH.USchange a consonant into a voweltr.TECH.US
  • In some dialects, they vocalize certain consonants.
vocalise vowelize
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Origin of vocalize

Latin, vox (voice) + -al (pertaining to)

Examples of vocalize in a sentence

  • He struggled to vocalize his thoughts clearly.
  • She decided to vocalize her thoughts on the project.
  • Parents should encourage children to vocalize their feelings.
  • She vocalized the tune during her practice.
  • He vocalized the notes effortlessly.
  • Linguists study how children vocalize sounds differently as they learn to speak.

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  1. French:vocaliser, exprimer, ...
  2. German:vokalisieren, äußern, ...
  3. Italian:vocalizzare, esprimere, ...
  4. Spanish:expresar, manifestar, ...
  5. Portuguese:vocalizar, verbalizar, ...
  6. Chinese:发声, 表达, ...
  7. Japanese:声に出す, 言葉にする, ...
  8. Arabic:نَطَقَ, أَعْرَبَ عَن, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהַשְׁמִיעַ קוֹל, לְהַבִּיעַ בְּקוֹל, ...
  10. Russian:озвучивать, выражать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:озвучувати, висловлювати, ...
  12. Hindi:स्वर निकालना, बोलकर व्यक्त करना, ...
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