Enunciation refers to the clarityquality of being easy to hear, see, or understand and distinctnessstate of being separate and clearly noticeable of speech, especially how well someone pronouncessays a word or sound in a particular way words so an audience can understand them.
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Pronunciation
AI-generated pronunciation audio (OpenAI).
Accent: General American English
IPA: /ɪˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/
Easy pronunciation: ih-NUN-see-AY-shun (approximate spelling).
Stress: Primary stress on the fourth syllable, with secondary stress at the start.
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Enunciation Meaning
clear pronunciation when speaking
Part of speech: noun
Definition: the clarity and distinctness of speech, especially how understandable it is to an audience
Example: Her enunciation was so clear that everyone in the back row could hear every word.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- diction — A strong substitute when referring to clear speech or pronunciation.
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Enunciation Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- diction
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Common Mistakes
- People sometimes confuse enunciation with pronunciation. Pronunciation is how a word is said; enunciation is how clearly words are spoken.
- It is also sometimes confused with enunciating a point or idea, but in this word the focus is on speech clarity.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does enunciation mean?
Enunciation means speaking clearly and distinctly so words are easy to understand.
What is a synonym for enunciation?
Diction is the closest common synonym when enunciation means clear speech.
Is enunciation the same as pronunciation?
Not exactly. Pronunciation is about how a word is said, while enunciation is about how clearly it is spoken.
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