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enunciate

/ɪˈnʌnsiˌeɪt/verb

To state something clearly and precisely; also, to pronounce words distinctly.

Example sentences

  • The speech coach taught him to enunciate each word slowly.
  • In her opening remarks, the director enunciated the goals of the project.

A speech coach's verb: to enunciate is to pronounce each sound crisply. Compare 'articulate', which also covers expressing ideas clearly.

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