vocalize — to express something in words or sounds, especially by speaking or singing it aloud
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to express something in words or sounds, especially by speaking or singing it aloud
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈvoʊkəlaɪz/
Example Sentences
- My cat vocalizes loudly every morning at 5 AM, demanding breakfast like a tiny furry alarm clock.
- Instead of texting, he decided to vocalize his apology directly to her face.
- The opera singer vocalizes for hours every day, scaring the neighbors with unexpected high notes.
vocalize
VERB[/ˈvoʊkəlaɪz/]
to express something in words or sounds, especially by speaking or singing it aloud
The shy student finally vocalizes her answer, and the class turns in surprise.
The baby began to vocalize different sounds while the speech therapist played with colorful toys. (VOCAL = related to the voice)
She could vocalize the unfamiliar name, recognize the voice, and finally realize who was calling.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
This word derives from Latin 'vocalis' (of the voice, sounding), which is built upon the Latin root 'vox/vocis' meaning 'voice' or 'sound'. The suffix '-ize' (meaning to make or cause to be) was added to create the sense of 'to produce with the voice' or 'to express vocally'.
Breakdown
voc- (voice, from Latin vox/vocis) + -alize (to make/cause to be, from -ize suffix). The root 'voc-' appears in related words like 'vocal' and 'vocation', all stemming from the Latin concept of voice or speaking.
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📝Examples
“My cat vocalizes loudly every morning at 5 AM, demanding breakfast like a tiny furry alarm clock.”
“Instead of texting, he decided to vocalize his apology directly to her face.”
“The opera singer vocalizes for hours every day, scaring the neighbors with unexpected high notes.”
“Students are encouraged to vocalize their questions rather than staying silent in confusion.”
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