visible speech
noun
1
: a set of phonetic symbols based on symbols for articulatory position
2
: speech reproduced spectrographically
Examples of visible speech in a Sentence
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Of course, babies cannot access visible speech cues if others are wearing masks.
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David J. Lewkowicz, Scientific American, 11 Feb. 2021
David J. Lewkowicz, Scientific American, 11 Feb. 2021
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Word History
First Known Use
1865, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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“Visible speech.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/visible%20speech. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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