vocalization

Definitions

The act or process of producing sounds with the voice.

The expression of thoughts, feelings, or ideas through spoken words.

The use of diacritical marks to indicate vowel sounds in a written language.

Examples

The bird's complex vocalization served as a warning to others in the flock.

Infant vocalization is a critical stage in the development of language skills.

The singer focused on the precise vocalization of each note to ensure perfect pitch.

Synonyms

utterance articulation voicing speech expression vocalism pronunciation

Antonyms

silence quiet muteness speechlessness taciturnity stillness hush