enunciate

Everyday

1. To say words clearly and carefully, sounding each part. tree →
2. (formal) To state an idea, plan or belief clearly: «enunciate a principle». tree →

In the lessons

In English and drama lessons: actors, readers and speakers learn to enunciate so the audience can hear. In church: readers enunciate Bible readings clearly. In formal writing: leaders enunciate policies. Phrases: «enunciate clearly», «enunciate each word».

Examples

• Please enunciate so everyone at the back can hear. tree →
• The actor enunciated every word of the poem. tree →
• When you read in church, enunciate clearly and slowly. tree →
• The head teacher enunciated the new rules at assembly. tree →
• Practise tongue twisters to help you enunciate. tree →
• She enunciated "thank you" very carefully in Irish. tree →

Note

Regular verb. Noun: «enunciation». Formal; in speech say «speak clearly». Do not confuse with «announce» or «pronounce» (to say a word in a certain way). Pronounced ih-NUN-see-ate.