enunciate

/ɛnʌnaɪeɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to pronounce words distinctly and clearly; to speak in a clear and distinct voice

“She tried to enunciate the difficult words in the poem.”

2. verb

to express or state something clearly or distinctly

“The teacher asked the student to enunciate his answer.”

3. noun

the act or process of pronouncing words distinctly and clearly

“She worked on her enunciation to improve her public speaking skills.”

Synonyms

  • articulate
  • pronounce
  • utter

Antonyms

  • mumble
  • slur