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vocalrelating to the voice or spoken words

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: relating to the voice or spoken words

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈvoʊkəl/

Korean meaning: 목소리의, 성대의, 음성의

Korean pronunciation: **보**컬

Example Sentences

  • My cat becomes very vocal at 3 AM, demanding treats like a furry opera singer.
  • The environmental activists were vocal in their protests against the factory.
  • She's taking vocal training to become the next K-pop sensation.

vocal

ADJECTIVE

//ˈvoʊkəl//

relating to the voice or spoken words

vocal concept
💡 Concept

a young singer leans toward a large studio microphone with her mouth wide open, belting out a powerful note. Sound waves visibly emanate from her mouth showing the strength of her vocal performance. The microphone captures her voice as she uses proper singing technique with one hand gesturing expressively. A sound engineer in the background adjusts equipment levels while wearing headphones. Other musicians wait with their instruments, all focused on her vocal delivery. the voice and spoken expression in action through professional vocal performance

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈvoʊkəl/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈvəʊkəl/

🌳Etymology

Rootvoc
Suffix--al

Origin

From Latin 'vox' meaning voice or sound. Ancient Romans valued the power of voice, especially in public speaking where orators would project their voices across forums to influence public opinion.

🎵Rhyme

localfocal
local
focal

🔗Collocations

vocal cords
vocal critic
vocal support
vocal opposition
vocal music
be vocal about

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My cat becomes very vocal at 3 AM, demanding treats like a furry opera singer.

The environmental activists were vocal in their protests against the factory.

She's taking vocal training to become the next K-pop sensation.

😄 Fun example

My neighbor is quite vocal about his dislike for my midnight piano practice.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

outspokenexpressivearticulateloudoral

Antonyms

silentquietreserved

Related

voicespeaksingexpressionarticulation

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