enunciation

as in articulation
the clear and accurate pronunciation of words especially in public speaking a radio announcer who is known for his very careful enunciation

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Noun
  • Not to mention a wide array of articulation and light gimmicks.
    Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
  • Performers stood in front of the stage, progressing up scales and practicing articulation exercises, prepping for the show’s American roots score, which spans bluegrass, blues and gospel music.
    Liz Rothaus Bertrand, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • In his speech, Hegseth called out China's ambitions in Latin America, specifically attempts to increase influence over the Panama Canal.
    Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2025
  • In many ways, Saturday’s talk was a truncated version of the marathon speech that the senator gave in April.
    Linh Tat, Oc Register, 31 May 2025
Noun
  • This was the voice of Suzanne Vega, a singer with little in the way of vocal dynamics or overt flourish, just a diction of great clarity and control.
    Emma Madden, Vulture, 9 May 2025
  • That’s just what The Original Daughter does, from every single word, from diction to syntax to plot and voice to character and even theme.
    Emma Alpern, Vulture, 2 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Evoking the concept of kingdoms while exploring diverse expressions of power, the pieces span empires, kingdoms, city-states, chiefdoms, and figures from divine rulers to heroic leaders.
    Essence, Essence, 3 June 2025
  • However, what begins as simplification quickly becomes centralization, where one platform governs not only distribution but also expression.
    Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
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“Enunciation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enunciation. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.

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