enunciation

noun

Definition of enunciationnext
as in articulation
the clear and accurate pronunciation of words especially in public speaking a radio announcer who is known for his very careful enunciation

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  1. articulation
  2. speech
  3. diction
  4. expression
Noun
  • So there’s got to be something in cinema that’s beyond articulation, beyond reason.
    Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Nov. 2024
  • The more policy articulation, the more money will come in and buy, IMO.
    Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
Definition of articulation
Noun
  • After the floodgates opened (and permission was probably given to post), Aric Jones posted a carousel including a photo of Kelce giving a speech.
    Bryan West, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
  • That same day, dozens of cities and towns nationwide will be holding MLK Day events, speeches, parades and volunteer events.
    Russell Contreras, Axios, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of speech
Noun
  • Tank’s voice is filled with the conviction of a priest, the tongue-in-cheek diction sourced from intracommunal conversations and the endless hope and indecipherable exhaustion of generations of Black women.
    Michael Saponara, Billboard, 17 Dec. 2024
  • This is a sad book that rewards the reader with laughter, all propelled by clever flourishes: PJ’s video game diction, or Imelda’s breathless, punctuation-free prose that drops you immediately into the hypervigilance and self-awareness that plagues her every thought.
    Tomi Obaro, Vulture, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of diction
Noun
  • But the expression, more than anything Alice said, made Andrea feel that her mother didn’t think her emotions were real.
    Rachel Aviv, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
  • To build on the holiday theme, this ethos finds poignant expression in the timeless lesson of It’s a Wonderful Life.
    Richard Menger MD MPA, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of expression
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