articulation
gb/ˌɑɹtɪkjəlˈeɪʃən/ us/ˌɑɹtɪkjəlˈeɪʃən/
B2
English
artikuláció, kifejezőkészség, megfogalmazás, ízület, csukló, kreditátviteli együttműködés, átjárhatóság
NOUN
B2
1
artikuláció
C1
Usage pattern:
[someone]'s articulation (of [words/sounds])
Her articulation is so clear that even in a noisy room you can understand every word.
Az artikulációja annyira tiszta, hogy még egy zajos szobában is minden szavát érteni lehet.
The coach gave him drills to improve his articulation of final consonants.
Az edző olyan gyakorlatokat adott neki, amelyek javítják a szóvégi mássalhangzók artikulációját.
Good articulation helps your message sound confident and professional.
Learner examples
I need to improve my articulation.
Javítanom kell az artikulációmon.
His articulation is very clear.
Nagyon tiszta az artikulációja.
Common mistake:
Don’t confuse articulation (clear pronunciation) with accent (a particular way of speaking).
Meaning
clear pronunciation of speech sounds
Collocations
clear articulation
|poor articulation
|crisp articulation
|improve your articulation
|work on articulation
|articulation of consonants
|articulation of vowels
|speech articulation
|articulation practice
|articulation exercises
Synonyms
enunciation (focuses specifically on pronouncing words distinctly.)
|
diction (often includes word choice as well as clarity of speech.)
Antonyms
mumbling (speaking unclearly so words are hard to understand.)
Themes
language_learning
|communication
|speech
Definition
the way someone pronounces words clearly
the quality of pronouncing words and speech sounds clearly and distinctly
NOUN
C1
2
Usage pattern:
[someone]'s articulation (of [ideas/feelings])
His articulation of the problem helped the team agree on a solution.
Az, ahogyan megfogalmazta a problémát, segített abban, hogy a csapat egyetértsen a megoldással.
She has the articulation to explain complex topics in simple language.
Megvan benne az a kifejezőkészség, amellyel az összetett témákat egyszerű nyelven is el tudja magyarázni.
Stress can affect your articulation when you’re speaking in public.
Learner examples
She has good articulation in meetings.
Jó a kifejezőkészsége a megbeszéléseken.
Common mistake:
This meaning is about expressing ideas, not about joints in the body.
Meaning
ability to express ideas clearly
Collocations
verbal articulation
|clear articulation of ideas
|the articulation of feelings
|lack of articulation
|skills of articulation
|strong articulation
|political articulation
|public articulation
|written articulation
|effective articulation
Synonyms
eloquence (suggests fluent, persuasive speaking.)
|
clarity (general clearness; not limited to speaking ability.)
Antonyms
incoherence (ideas are expressed in a confusing or disorganized way.)
Themes
communication
|education
|work
Definition
the skill of explaining your ideas clearly
the ability to express thoughts and feelings clearly and effectively in speech or writing
NOUN
C1
FORMAL
3
Usage pattern:
the articulation of [a plan/policy/argument/vision]
The report calls for the articulation of clear safety standards.
A jelentés egyértelmű biztonsági előírások megfogalmazását sürgeti.
Her articulation of the company’s values was both specific and practical.
Az, ahogyan megfogalmazta a vállalat értékeit, egyszerre volt konkrét és gyakorlatias.
Without a shared articulation of priorities, the project drifted.
Learner examples
We need a clear articulation of our goals.
A céljaink világos megfogalmazására van szükség.
Common mistake:
Often used with 'of' (the articulation of a plan), not as a direct verb object.
Meaning
act of stating something clearly
Collocations
the articulation of a plan
|the articulation of a policy
|the articulation of an argument
|the articulation of goals
|the articulation of a vision
|clear articulation
|public articulation
|explicit articulation
|careful articulation
|the articulation of concerns
Synonyms
expression (more general; not necessarily careful or formal.)
|
formulation (emphasizes shaping ideas into precise words.)
Antonyms
suppression (keeping something from being expressed.)
Themes
business
|politics
|writing
|communication
Definition
the act of saying or writing something clearly
the act or process of expressing or formulating something in words, especially in a clear and careful way
NOUN
C1
TECHNICAL
4
ízület
B1
Usage pattern:
an articulation between [bone] and [bone]
The surgeon examined the articulation to check for cartilage damage.
A sebész megvizsgálta az ízületet, hogy ellenőrizze a porc károsodását.
In arthritis, inflammation can make an articulation painful and stiff.
Ízületi gyulladás esetén a gyulladás miatt az ízület fájdalmassá és merevvé válhat.
The diagram shows the articulation between the femur and the pelvis.
Learner examples
My doctor checked the joint articulation in my knee.
Az orvosom megvizsgálta a térdem ízületét.
Common mistake:
In this meaning, articulation is a body part (a joint), not speech.
Meaning
joint between bones
Collocations
a synovial articulation
|joint articulation
|the knee articulation
|the hip articulation
|an articulation between bones
|pain in the articulation
|inflammation of the articulation
|limited articulation
|range of articulation
|articulation surface
Synonyms
joint (the everyday word for an articulation in the body.)
Antonyms
fusion (bones joined so the joint no longer moves.)
Themes
health
|anatomy
Definition
a place where bones connect in the body
a joint; the point where two or more bones meet and movement is possible
NOUN
C1
TECHNICAL
5
csukló
B2
Usage pattern:
an articulation (between [part] and [part])
The lamp’s articulation lets you angle the light without moving the base.
A lámpa csuklója lehetővé teszi a fény irányának állítását a talp elmozdítása nélkül.
Engineers tested the articulation to make sure it stayed stable under load.
A mérnökök letesztelték a csuklót, hogy terhelés alatt is stabil marad-e.
A loose articulation in the tripod made the camera wobble.
Learner examples
This tool has an articulation that can bend.
Ennek a szerszámnak hajlítható csuklója van.
Meaning
movable connection between parts
Collocations
a hinged articulation
|a pivot articulation
|the articulation of the arm
|a robotic articulation
|articulation mechanism
|articulation joint
|smooth articulation
|loose articulation
|lock the articulation
|articulation point
Synonyms
hinge (a specific type of articulation that swings in one plane.)
|
pivot (a specific type of articulation that rotates around an axis.)
Antonyms
rigidity (lack of movement at the connection.)
Themes
engineering
|tools
|technology
Definition
a moving connection between two parts of a machine
a connection between parts of a structure or machine that allows movement, such as a hinge or pivot
NOUN
C1
TECHNICAL
6
artikuláció
C1
Usage pattern:
articulation in [a passage/piece]
The pianist’s articulation made the fast passage sound light and precise.
A zongorista artikulációja könnyeddé és precízzé tette a gyors futamot.
Try a shorter articulation on the repeated notes to create contrast.
Próbálj rövidebb artikulációt az ismétlődő hangokon, hogy kontrasztot teremts.
The score indicates different articulation for the theme and the accompaniment.
Learner examples
Play the notes with clear articulation.
Játszd a hangokat tiszta artikulációval.
Meaning
how musical notes are played
Collocations
clean articulation
|crisp articulation
|legato articulation
|staccato articulation
|consistent articulation
|articulation in the right hand
|match the articulation
|change the articulation
|articulation markings
|articulation and phrasing
Synonyms
phrasing (broader; includes shaping musical lines, not just note attacks.)
Antonyms
slurring (over-connecting notes in a way that reduces clarity of attack.)
Themes
music
|performance
Definition
the way a musician plays notes: smooth or short
the way individual notes are started and connected or separated in performance, affecting how the music sounds (for example, legato or staccato)
NOUN
C2
TECHNICAL
7
artikuláció
C1
Usage pattern:
the articulation of [a sound/phoneme]
In phonetics, the articulation of /p/ involves closing and releasing the lips.
A fonetikában a /p/ hang artikulációja az ajkak összezárásával, majd felnyitásával jár.
Learners often need explicit practice in the articulation of unfamiliar sounds.
A tanulóknak gyakran külön kell gyakorolniuk az ismeretlen hangok artikulációját.
The lesson focused on place and manner of articulation for English consonants.
Learner examples
We practiced the articulation of the /th/ sound.
A /th/ hang artikulációját gyakoroltuk.
Meaning
production of speech sounds
Collocations
place of articulation
|manner of articulation
|articulation of /t/
|articulation of /r/
|speech organs in articulation
|articulation patterns
|articulation errors
|articulation training
|articulation in phonetics
|articulation of consonants
Synonyms
speech production (broader term; includes planning and voicing, not only articulation.)
Antonyms
silence (absence of speech sound production.)
Themes
linguistics
|language_learning
|education
Definition
how the mouth makes a speech sound
the production of speech sounds by moving and positioning the tongue, lips, teeth, and other speech organs
NOUN
C1
FORMAL
8
Usage pattern:
articulation between [institution] and [institution]
The university strengthened articulation with local community colleges to make transfers easier.
Az egyetem megerősítette a helyi közösségi főiskolákkal folytatott kreditátviteli együttműködést, hogy könnyebb legyen az átiratkozás.
Good articulation reduces the number of classes students need to repeat after transferring.
A jó átjárhatóság csökkenti azoknak a tantárgyaknak a számát, amelyeket a hallgatóknak átiratkozás után újra el kell végezniük.
The advisor explained how articulation works for the nursing program.
Learner examples
This school has articulation with the university.
Ennek az iskolának kreditátviteli együttműködése van az egyetemmel.
Meaning
coordinated transfer between schools
Collocations
course articulation
|program articulation
|credit articulation
|articulation between colleges
|statewide articulation
|articulation policies
|articulation pathway
|articulation process
|improve articulation
|articulation office
Synonyms
credit transfer (more general; does not always imply formal alignment.)
|
alignment (emphasizes matching requirements, not necessarily transfers.)
Antonyms
nontransferability (credits not accepted or recognized by another institution.)
Themes
education
|administration
Definition
an arrangement that helps students transfer credits
the coordination of courses or programs between educational institutions so that credits transfer and requirements align
Grammar
Dictionary form
articulation
IPA
GB/ˌɑɹtɪkjəlˈeɪʃən/
US/ˌɑɹtɪkjəlˈeɪʃən/
Syllables & stress
ar - tic - u - la - tion (5 syllables)
Stress on 4th syllable (la)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: articulation
- Plural: articulation, articulations
Word family
Forms
articulations
noun
Core family
articulate
verb B2
articulately
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
inarticulate
adjective
inarticulately
adverb
Advanced or less common
articulacy
noun
articulator
noun
articulatory
adjective
Expressions
articulation agreement
1/ˌɑɹtɪkjəlˈeɪʃən əɡɹˈimənt/
fixed phrase
formal
formal credit-transfer agreement
a written plan for transferring school credits
Examples
- The community college has an articulation agreement with several state universities.
- Before enrolling, she checked whether an articulation agreement covered her major.
- The new articulation agreement guarantees junior standing for eligible transfer students.
Learner examples
- My college has an articulation agreement with that university.
articulation disorder
1/ˌɑɹtɪkjəlˈeɪʃən dɪsˈɔɹdɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
difficulty pronouncing speech sounds
a problem saying some sounds clearly
Examples
- The speech therapist diagnosed an articulation disorder affecting several consonants.
- Early support can help children with an articulation disorder be understood more easily.
- He received therapy for an articulation disorder after recurring ear infections.
Learner examples
- The child has an articulation disorder.
articulation marks
1/ˌɑɹtɪkjəlˈeɪʃən mˈɑɹks/
fixed phrase
technical
symbols showing how to play notes
music symbols for playing notes short, strong, or smooth
Examples
- Pay attention to the articulation marks to match the style of the piece.
- The teacher asked the class to circle all articulation marks in the first page.
- Different articulation marks can completely change the character of a melody.
Learner examples
- I forgot to follow the articulation marks.
manner of articulation
1/mˈænɚ əv ˌɑɹtɪkjəlˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
how airflow is shaped
the way the mouth makes a sound
Examples
- A key difference between /t/ and /s/ is their manner of articulation.
- Nasals share a manner of articulation that lets air flow through the nose.
- The chart groups consonants by place and manner of articulation.
Learner examples
- Stops and fricatives have different manners of articulation.
place of articulation
1/plˈeɪs əv ˌɑɹtɪkjəlˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
where a speech sound is made
the part of the mouth that makes a sound
Examples
- English /f/ and /v/ share a place of articulation at the teeth and lip.
- The teacher explained the place of articulation for /k/ at the back of the mouth.
- Two sounds can differ in voicing even if their place of articulation is the same.
Learner examples
- The place of articulation for /p/ is the lips.