noun
enunciation
ih-nun-see-AY-shun/ɪˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃn/
Clear and deliberate expression in speech.
Her careful enunciation makes every word easy for listeners to understand.
Etymology
The pieces describe the act of speaking out or announcing. Originally a declaration, enunciation came to name the articulation of words, shifting attention from what is declared to how clearly it is spoken.
In context
tip number one is simply to speak slowly and to exaggerate the enunciation of the word so that you hear every single syllable separately
More examples
- The acting coach works on his enunciation, especially at the ends of words.
- Slowing down improves your enunciation during a presentation.
- The director's deliberate enunciation of the rules leaves no room for confusion.
Forms
enunciate verb — To express words or ideas clearly.
Similar words
- articulation
- Emphasizes the physical formation and clarity of speech sounds.
- pronunciation
- Emphasizes how words sound, especially their accepted sounds and stress.