enunciate — to speak or pronounce words clearly and distinctly
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to speak or pronounce words clearly and distinctly
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈnʌnsiˌeɪt/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother always told me to enunciate properly, or people would think I'm mumbling secrets.
- The teacher asked students to enunciate their answers during the oral exam.
- Politicians must enunciate their positions on important issues before the election.
enunciate
VERB[/ɪˈnʌnsiˌeɪt/]
to speak or pronounce words clearly and distinctly
Got the picture? Now let's practice.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin enuntiare, meaning 'to speak out' or 'to declare publicly.' The word emphasized clear, deliberate speech that could be heard and understood by others.
Breakdown
e- (out) + nuntiare (to announce/report) + -ate (verb suffix)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother always told me to enunciate properly, or people would think I'm mumbling secrets.”
“The teacher asked students to enunciate their answers during the oral exam.”
“Politicians must enunciate their positions on important issues before the election.”
“She had to enunciate every word because her husband was pretending not to hear her honey-do list.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related
Want to master 19,000+ words?
Sign up free for flashcards & quizzes.