Enunciate Meaning in English

word

US

iˈnənsiˌeɪt/, /ɪˈnənsiˌeɪt

ih-NUN-see-ate

UK

ɪnˈʌnsɪˌeɪt

ih-NUN-see-ate

Definition

To speak words clearly and pronounce them distinctly; also means to state an idea or opinion clearly.

Usage & Nuances

More formal and technical than 'pronounce'. Used in speech training and public speaking. Common collocation: 'enunciate your words'. Can refer to both pronunciation and clarity of expressing ideas.

• Spanish: enunciar - pronunciar claramente
• Portuguese (BR): enunciar - articular
• Portuguese (PT): enunciar - articular
• Chinese (Simplified): 清晰地表达 - 清楚地发音
• Chinese (Traditional): 清晰地表達 - 清楚地發音
• Hindi: स्पष्ट रूप से बोलना - उच्चारित करना
• Arabic: يلفظ بوضوح - يُعلن بدقة
• Bengali: স্পষ্টভাবে উচ্চারণ করা - স্পষ্টভাবে বলা
• Russian: отчётливо произносить - ясно излагать
• Japanese: はっきり発音する - 明確に述べる
• Vietnamese: phát âm rõ ràng - phát biểu rõ ràng
• Korean: 또박또박 말하다 - 명확하게 표현하다
• Turkish: belirgin bir şekilde telaffuz etmek - açıkça ifade etmek
• Urdu: واضح طور پر ادا کرنا - صاف صاف بیان کرنا
• Indonesian: mengucapkan dengan jelas - menyatakan dengan jelas

Example Sentences

Please enunciate each word slowly so I can understand.

basic

The teacher told us to enunciate our answers.

basic

Try to enunciate when speaking in public.

basic

He enunciates so well that everyone can follow his speech.

natural

If you don't enunciate, people might misunderstand what you say.

natural

She practiced every day to enunciate difficult sounds in English.

natural