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enunciate

/ɪˈnʌnsiˌeɪt/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.17 in modern English

Syllables
e-nun-ci-ate
IPA
/ɪˈnʌnsiˌeɪt/
11
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
4
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To make a definite or systematic statement of.

Transitive verb

verb

To announce, proclaim.

verb

To articulate, pronounce.

Transitive verb

verb

To make sounds clearly.

Intransitive verb

Example Sentences

Etymology

From Latin ēnuntiātus, past participle of ēnuntiō (“to report, declare”), from ē- + nūntiō (“to report”). Doublet of enounce.

Usage

Inflected Forms

enunciates (present, singular) enunciating (participle, present) enunciated (participle, past) enunciated (past)

Derived Forms

misenunciate overenunciate

Frequently Paired Words

enunciable enunciation enunciator

Synonyms

articulate vocalize vocalise pronounce enounce sound out say

Homonyms

annunciate

Rhymes With

renunciate

Questions

How do you pronounce enunciate?
The recorded pronunciation is /ɪˈnʌnsiˌeɪt/.
What does enunciate mean?
To make a definite or systematic statement of.
Where does enunciate come from?
From Latin ēnuntiātus, past participle of ēnuntiō (“to report, declare”), from ē- + nūntiō (“to report”). Doublet of enounce.

How to pronounce enunciate

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