articulate

verb
UK: /ɑːˈtɪkjʊleɪt/
US: /ɑːrˈtɪkjələt/

  1. To express thoughts or feelings clearly and effectively.

    1. She can articulate her needs well, so everyone understands. [ ] [ ]
    2. The speaker failed to articulate his position clearly during the debate. [ ] [ ]

  2. To pronounce something clearly and distinctly.

    1. Articulate each word so the audience can understand you. [ ] [ ]
    2. The actor must articulate every syllable for the microphone to catch it. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

distinct expressive well-spoken clear eloquent
articulate adjective

  1. Able to express thoughts and feelings clearly and effectively.

    1. She is an articulate speaker, easy to understand. [ ] [ ]
    2. He gave an articulate presentation, demonstrating his knowledge. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "articulate" in English means: To express thoughts or feelings clearly and effectively., To pronounce something clearly and distinctly..

The phonetic transcription of "articulate" is /ɑːˈtɪkjʊleɪt/ in British English and /ɑːrˈtɪkjələt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "articulate": distinct, expressive, well-spoken, clear, eloquent.

Example usage of "articulate": "She can articulate her needs well, so everyone understands.". More examples on the page.