articulation

noun
UK: /ɑːˌtɪkjʊˈleɪʃən/
US: /ɑːrˌtɪkjəˈleɪʃən/

  1. The act of expressing something clearly in speech or writing.

    1. His clear articulation helped everyone understand. [ ] [ ]
    2. The articulation of her ideas during the meeting was truly impressive. [ ] [ ]

  2. The way in which something is spoken or pronounced.

    1. Her articulation was perfect in the play. [ ] [ ]
    2. Poor articulation made it hard to understand what he was saying on the phone. [ ] [ ]

  3. A joint between bones or parts of the body.

    1. The shoulder articulation allows for a wide range of motion. [ ] [ ]
    2. Doctors examined the articulation of her elbow after the injury. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

pronunciation joint expression connection

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "articulation" in English means: The act of expressing something clearly in speech or writing., The way in which something is spoken or pronounced., A joint between bones or parts of the body..

The phonetic transcription of "articulation" is /ɑːˌtɪkjʊˈleɪʃən/ in British English and /ɑːrˌtɪkjəˈleɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "articulation": pronunciation, joint, expression, connection.

Example usage of "articulation": "His clear articulation helped everyone understand.". More examples on the page.