Enunciate

/ɪˈnʌn.si.eɪt/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To pronounce words or parts of words clearly.

It is important to enunciate clearly when giving a presentation.

To state or declare formally.

The scientist enunciated her hypothesis at the conference.

From the Latin 'enuntiare', meaning 'to announce, to declare'.

enunciate clearly

To speak words in an understandable and articulate manner.

enunciate one's thoughts

To express ideas or opinions in a clear way.

articulate

Able to express thoughts and ideas clearly.

pronounce

To make the sound of a word or letter.

To speak up.

He needs to enunciate if he wants to be heard in this noisy place.

To make it clear.

She really enunciated her point, leaving no room for misunderstanding.