How to Pronounce "vocalization"
word
ˌvoʊkələˈzeɪʃən
voh-kuh-li-ZAY-shun
ˌvəʊkəlaɪˈzeɪʃən
VOH-kuh-ly-ZAY-shun
Definition
The act of producing sounds with the voice, especially as a form of communication. It can refer to speech, singing, or any vocal sound by people or animals.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌvoʊkələˈzeɪʃən
British English
ˌvəʊkəlaɪˈzeɪʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
voh-kuh-li-ZAY-shun
UK
VOH-kuh-ly-ZAY-shun
Listen in Context
Birds use vocalization to communicate with each other.
Baby's first vocalization is usually a cry.
The teacher asked for clear vocalization during the reading exercise.
His vocalization in the play was so strong, everyone in the back row could hear him.