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Definition of Vocalization
1. Noun. The sound made by the vibration of vocal folds modified by the resonance of the vocal tract. "The giraffe cannot make any vocalizations"
Generic synonyms: Communication
Specialized synonyms: Singing Voice, Sprechgesang, Sprechstimme, Voice Over
Derivative terms: Phonate, Vocalise, Vocalist, Vocalize, Voice
2. Noun. The use of uttered sounds for auditory communication.
Specialized synonyms: Roll Call, Call, Cry, Outcry, Shout, Vociferation, Yell, Cry, Yell, Croak, Croaking, Exclaiming, Exclamation, Expletive, Groan, Moan, Ahem, Hem, Howl, Howling, Ululation, Laugh, Laughter, Mumble, Paging, Profanity, Pronunciation, Exultation, Jubilation, Rejoicing, Sigh, Suspiration, Snarl, Speaking, Speech Production, Speech, Splutter, Sputter, Rasp, Rasping, Growling
Generic synonyms: Auditory Communication
Terms within: Phone, Sound, Speech Sound
Derivative terms: Utter, Utter, Utter, Vocalize
Definition of Vocalization
1. n. The act of vocalizing, or the state of being vocalized.
2. n. The act of vocalizing, or the state of being vocalized.
Definition of Vocalization
1. Noun. The act of vocalizing or something vocalized; a vocal utterance ¹
2. Noun. Any specific mode of utterance; pronunciation ¹
3. Noun. The use of speech to express an idea ¹
4. Noun. (music) The production of musical sounds using the voice, especially as an exercise ¹
5. Noun. (orthography) In Arabic and Hebrew - supplying the vowels (diacritics), normally not written to show the correct pronunciation, used in dictionaries, children's books, religious texts and textbooks for learners. Arabic terms: ''tashkiil'' ((Arab ?????)), ''taHriik'' ((Arab ?????)) - (action of supplying the vowel points) , also known as ''?arak?t'' ((Arab ?????) — the singular is ''?araka'' (Arab ????)) - (the diacritical marks), Hebrew term: (Hebr ?????) ''nikud''. ¹
6. Noun. (linguistics) The change in pronunciation of historically or variably consonant (typically sonorant) sounds as vowels. For example, the syllabic /l/ in words like'' people'' or the coda one in words like ''cold'' or ''coal'' are variably realized as a high back vowel or glide— [?], [u], [?] or [o]—in many English dialects in the US, UK, and the Southern Hemisphere. For example, in African American English the most common pronunciation of the words "people", "cold", and "coal" is [p?ip?], [k?o?d], or [k?o?] respectively. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Vocalization
1. [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Vocalization
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