enunciation

as in articulation
the clear and accurate pronunciation of words especially in public speaking a radio announcer who is known for his very careful enunciation

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Noun
  • But the entire exercise—the confusing guidelines, and the lack of clear articulation for why certain attributes of foods are worth avoiding—was weighing on me.
    Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 21 Oct. 2024
  • The amendments adjusted many internal regulations, including the amount of depth articulations — or the number of external walls stepped and recessed — and the proportion of land in mixed-use development allocated for residential and commercial buildings.
    Vivien Ayers, Austin American-Statesman, 30 May 2024
Noun
  • Each inflatable have its own audio cone and its own speech.
    Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 27 Nov. 2024
  • The Russian leader offered up his first public congratulations on Trump’s election win somewhat offhandedly, in a question-and-answer session that followed a lengthy speech.
    Laura King, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Words and syllables land in an odd way, and the diction and clarity is slightly off.
    Nick Romano, EW.com, 20 Nov. 2024
  • Solange’s ornate diction and rhythmic delivery reveal the imprint of Max Eggers’ collaboration with his brother Robert on the script for 2019’s The Lighthouse, although to more frequently humorous effect in this case.
    Justin Lowe, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Noun
  • Observing tail posture in rats adds a new layer to our understanding of rat emotional expression, reminding us that emotions are expressed throughout the entire body.
    Kelly Lambert, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
  • The woman’s watchful expression gave way to a warm smile.
    The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2024
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