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
  • Trump hasn't shied away from bashing Biden in speeches, online posts and executive orders, and the White House hasn't backed down in the face of the former president's criticisms.
    Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 9 May 2025
  • That consolidation also meant moving up Mon Mothma’s big senate speech, which was originally slated for episode 10.
    Dalton Ross, EW.com, 8 May 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • Led by Christian’s childhood friend Justine (she’s played by Allison Robertson; her voice, with its proper British pinkie-up diction, is provided by Alison Wright), these kids make short work of solving every logistical puzzle Christian and Marybeth toss their way.
    Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 24 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Although the expression carries a list price of $59, the average retail price in the US, according to Wine Searcher, is $194.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
  • For the next hour, Baghi brought out bottle after bottle until there were about a dozen arrayed on the table, each a subtly different expression.
    Simon Willis, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2025
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“Enunciation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enunciation. Accessed 22 May. 2025.

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