noun
enunciation
ih-nun-see-AY-shuhn
Enunciation (noun) means the way a person pronounces words, especially how clearly and distinctly each sound is formed. Example: “Her enunciation is so crisp you can follow her without subtitles.”
noun
1
The way a person pronounces words, especially how clearly and distinctly each sound is formed.
"Her enunciation is so crisp you can follow her without subtitles."
"Poor enunciation is the commonest reason presentations are hard to follow."
2
formal The act of stating something clearly and formally, as of a principle or policy.
"The speech was a careful enunciation of the party's new position."
How to use enunciation
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHow clearly you say your words.
When to use it
Slightly formal; common in teaching, singing, acting and speech therapy.
Memory tip
Do not confuse it with 'annunciation' (an announcement, especially the biblical one) — that one begins with an a.
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Etymology
From Latin enuntiare 'to announce, speak out', from e- 'out' and nuntiare 'to report'.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for enunciation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between enunciation and pronunciation?
Pronunciation is about which sounds a word is supposed to have — whether you say 'skedule' or 'shedule'. Enunciation is about how clearly you produce those sounds, whatever they are. You can pronounce a word correctly and still enunciate it badly by mumbling it.
How do you improve your enunciation?
Slow down, open your mouth wider than feels natural, and give the final consonant of each word its full value — most unclear speech comes from dropped word endings. Reading aloud and recording yourself makes the problem audible quickly.
What is the meaning of enunciation?
"enunciation" (noun) means the way a person pronounces words, especially how clearly and distinctly each sound is formed.
What is another word for enunciation?
Other words for "enunciation" include pronunciation, articulation, diction, elocution, statement, declaration.
