coarticulate

/koʊ.ɑːrkɪˈleɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to form or pronounce words in a way that involves the movement of the mouth or lips in a way that affects the pronunciation of adjacent sounds

“The linguist explained that coarticulation is a fundamental aspect of spoken language, as it affects how words sound when spoken in sequence.”

2. verb

to combine or coordinate two or more actions, movements, or processes

“The dancers coarticulated their movements to create a seamless and fluid performance.”

3. noun

the process or phenomenon of coarticulation

“The study of coarticulation has led to a greater understanding of the complexities of human speech.”

Synonyms

  • articulate
  • combine
  • coordinate

Antonyms

  • disarticulate
  • separate