Articulation

The act of speaking or a joint allowing movement.

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Articulation refers to the act of speaking or uttering words. It also describes a joint where bones connect, allowing movement. In linguistics, articulation is the process by which speech sounds are produced.

/ˌɑːrtɪk.jʊˈleɪʃən/

From Latin articulus, meaning 'a little joint,' from artus, ‘joint’.

Articulation is how we make clear sounds when we talk, like using your tongue and lips to say 'cat' instead of just a mumbled noise.

What is articulation? It refers to the act of speaking clearly
What does it involve? It includes using your tongue, lips, and jaw to form sounds
Why is articulation important? Clear articulation helps people understand you easily

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