articulation
gb/ˌɑɹtɪkjəlˈeɪʃən/ us/ˌɑɹtɪkjəlˈeɪʃən/
B2
Inglese
Accezioni
0 accezioni
Sostantivo
B2
property
1
clear pronunciation of speech sounds
the way someone pronounces words clearly
Schema d'uso:
[someone]'s articulation (of [words/sounds])
Errore comune:
Don’t confuse articulation (clear pronunciation) with accent (a particular way of speaking).
Sinonimi
enunciation (focuses specifically on pronouncing words distinctly.)
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diction (often includes word choice as well as clarity of speech.)
Contrari
mumbling (speaking unclearly so words are hard to understand.)
Collocazioni
clear articulation
|poor articulation
|crisp articulation
|improve your articulation
|work on articulation
|articulation of consonants
|articulation of vowels
|speech articulation
|articulation practice
|articulation exercises
Temi
language_learning
|communication
|speech
Esempi
- Her articulation is so clear that even in a noisy room you can understand every word.
- The coach gave him drills to improve his articulation of final consonants.
- Good articulation helps your message sound confident and professional.
Esempi per chi studia
- I need to improve my articulation.
- His articulation is very clear.
Sostantivo
C1
property
2
ability to express ideas clearly
the skill of explaining your ideas clearly
Schema d'uso:
[someone]'s articulation (of [ideas/feelings])
Errore comune:
This meaning is about expressing ideas, not about joints in the body.
Sinonimi
eloquence (suggests fluent, persuasive speaking.)
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clarity (general clearness; not limited to speaking ability.)
Contrari
incoherence (ideas are expressed in a confusing or disorganized way.)
Collocazioni
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
Temi
communication
|education
|work
Esempi
- His articulation of the problem helped the team agree on a solution.
- She has the articulation to explain complex topics in simple language.
- Stress can affect your articulation when you’re speaking in public.
Esempi per chi studia
- She has good articulation in meetings.
Sostantivo
formal
C1
action
3
act of stating something clearly
the act of saying or writing something clearly
Schema d'uso:
the articulation of [a plan/policy/argument/vision]
Errore comune:
Often used with 'of' (the articulation of a plan), not as a direct verb object.
Sinonimi
expression (more general; not necessarily careful or formal.)
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formulation (emphasizes shaping ideas into precise words.)
Contrari
suppression (keeping something from being expressed.)
Collocazioni
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
Temi
business
|politics
|writing
|communication
Esempi
- The report calls for the articulation of clear safety standards.
- Her articulation of the company’s values was both specific and practical.
- Without a shared articulation of priorities, the project drifted.
Esempi per chi studia
- We need a clear articulation of our goals.
Sostantivo
technical
C1
entity
4
joint between bones
a place where bones connect in the body
Schema d'uso:
an articulation between [bone] and [bone]
Errore comune:
In this meaning, articulation is a body part (a joint), not speech.
Sinonimi
joint (the everyday word for an articulation in the body.)
Contrari
fusion (bones joined so the joint no longer moves.)
Collocazioni
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
Temi
health
|anatomy
Esempi
- The surgeon examined the articulation to check for cartilage damage.
- In arthritis, inflammation can make an articulation painful and stiff.
- The diagram shows the articulation between the femur and the pelvis.
Esempi per chi studia
- My doctor checked the joint articulation in my knee.
Sostantivo
technical
C1
entity
5
movable connection between parts
a moving connection between two parts of a machine
Schema d'uso:
an articulation (between [part] and [part])
Sinonimi
hinge (a specific type of articulation that swings in one plane.)
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pivot (a specific type of articulation that rotates around an axis.)
Contrari
rigidity (lack of movement at the connection.)
Collocazioni
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
Temi
engineering
|tools
|technology
Esempi
- The lamp’s articulation lets you angle the light without moving the base.
- Engineers tested the articulation to make sure it stayed stable under load.
- A loose articulation in the tripod made the camera wobble.
Esempi per chi studia
- This tool has an articulation that can bend.
Sostantivo
technical
C1
property
6
how musical notes are played
the way a musician plays notes: smooth or short
Schema d'uso:
articulation in [a passage/piece]
Sinonimi
phrasing (broader; includes shaping musical lines, not just note attacks.)
Contrari
slurring (over-connecting notes in a way that reduces clarity of attack.)
Collocazioni
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
Temi
music
|performance
Esempi
- The pianist’s articulation made the fast passage sound light and precise.
- Try a shorter articulation on the repeated notes to create contrast.
- The score indicates different articulation for the theme and the accompaniment.
Esempi per chi studia
- Play the notes with clear articulation.
Sostantivo
technical
C2
action
7
production of speech sounds
how the mouth makes a speech sound
Schema d'uso:
the articulation of [a sound/phoneme]
Sinonimi
speech production (broader term; includes planning and voicing, not only articulation.)
Contrari
silence (absence of speech sound production.)
Collocazioni
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
Temi
linguistics
|language_learning
|education
Esempi
- In phonetics, the articulation of /p/ involves closing and releasing the lips.
- Learners often need explicit practice in the articulation of unfamiliar sounds.
- The lesson focused on place and manner of articulation for English consonants.
Esempi per chi studia
- We practiced the articulation of the /th/ sound.
Sostantivo
formal
C1
relation
8
coordinated transfer between schools
an arrangement that helps students transfer credits
Schema d'uso:
articulation between [institution] and [institution]
Sinonimi
credit transfer (more general; does not always imply formal alignment.)
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alignment (emphasizes matching requirements, not necessarily transfers.)
Contrari
nontransferability (credits not accepted or recognized by another institution.)
Collocazioni
course articulation
|program articulation
|credit articulation
|articulation between colleges
|statewide articulation
|articulation policies
|articulation pathway
|articulation process
|improve articulation
|articulation office
Temi
education
|administration
Esempi
- The university strengthened articulation with local community colleges to make transfers easier.
- Good articulation reduces the number of classes students need to repeat after transferring.
- The advisor explained how articulation works for the nursing program.
Esempi per chi studia
- This school has articulation with the university.
Grammatica
Forma base
articulation
IPA
GB/ˌɑɹtɪkjəlˈeɪʃən/
US/ˌɑɹtɪkjəlˈeɪʃən/
Sillabe e accento
ar - tic - u - la - tion (5 sillabe)
Stress on 4th syllable (la)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: articulation
- Plural: articulation, articulations
Famiglia di parole
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
Espressioni
articulation agreement
1/ˌɑɹtɪkjəlˈeɪʃən əɡɹˈimənt/
fixed phrase
formal
formal credit-transfer agreement
a written plan for transferring school credits
Esempi
- 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.
articulation disorder
1/ˌɑɹtɪkjəlˈeɪʃən dɪsˈɔɹdɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
difficulty pronouncing speech sounds
a problem saying some sounds clearly
Esempi
- 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.
articulation marks
1/ˌɑɹtɪkjəlˈeɪʃən mˈɑɹks/
fixed phrase
technical
symbols showing how to play notes
music symbols for playing notes short, strong, or smooth
Esempi
- 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.
manner of articulation
1/mˈænɚ əv ˌɑɹtɪkjəlˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
how airflow is shaped
the way the mouth makes a sound
Esempi
- 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.
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
Esempi
- 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.