英語

articulation

gb/ˌɑɹtɪkjəlˈeɪʃən/ us/ˌɑɹtɪkjəlˈeɪʃən/
B2 英語
語義
0件の語義
名詞 B2 property
1

clear pronunciation of speech sounds

the way someone pronounces words clearly

用法パターン: [someone]'s articulation (of [words/sounds])
よくある間違い:
Don’t confuse articulation (clear pronunciation) with accent (a particular way of speaking).
類義語
enunciation (focuses specifically on pronouncing words distinctly.) | diction (often includes word choice as well as clarity of speech.)
対義語
mumbling (speaking unclearly so words are hard to understand.)
コロケーション
clear articulation |poor articulation |crisp articulation |improve your articulation |work on articulation |articulation of consonants |articulation of vowels |speech articulation |articulation practice |articulation exercises
テーマ
language_learning |communication |speech
例文
  • 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.
学習者向け例文
  • I need to improve my articulation.
  • His articulation is very clear.
名詞 C1 property
2

ability to express ideas clearly

the skill of explaining your ideas clearly

用法パターン: [someone]'s articulation (of [ideas/feelings])
よくある間違い:
This meaning is about expressing ideas, not about joints in the body.
類義語
eloquence (suggests fluent, persuasive speaking.) | clarity (general clearness; not limited to speaking ability.)
対義語
incoherence (ideas are expressed in a confusing or disorganized way.)
コロケーション
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
テーマ
communication |education |work
例文
  • 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.
学習者向け例文
  • She has good articulation in meetings.
名詞 formal C1 action
3

act of stating something clearly

the act of saying or writing something clearly

用法パターン: the articulation of [a plan/policy/argument/vision]
よくある間違い:
Often used with 'of' (the articulation of a plan), not as a direct verb object.
類義語
expression (more general; not necessarily careful or formal.) | formulation (emphasizes shaping ideas into precise words.)
対義語
suppression (keeping something from being expressed.)
コロケーション
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
テーマ
business |politics |writing |communication
例文
  • 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.
学習者向け例文
  • We need a clear articulation of our goals.
名詞 technical C1 entity
4

joint between bones

a place where bones connect in the body

用法パターン: an articulation between [bone] and [bone]
よくある間違い:
In this meaning, articulation is a body part (a joint), not speech.
類義語
joint (the everyday word for an articulation in the body.)
対義語
fusion (bones joined so the joint no longer moves.)
コロケーション
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
テーマ
health |anatomy
例文
  • 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.
学習者向け例文
  • My doctor checked the joint articulation in my knee.
名詞 technical C1 entity
5

movable connection between parts

a moving connection between two parts of a machine

用法パターン: an articulation (between [part] and [part])
類義語
hinge (a specific type of articulation that swings in one plane.) | pivot (a specific type of articulation that rotates around an axis.)
対義語
rigidity (lack of movement at the connection.)
コロケーション
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
テーマ
engineering |tools |technology
例文
  • 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.
学習者向け例文
  • This tool has an articulation that can bend.
名詞 technical C1 property
6

how musical notes are played

the way a musician plays notes: smooth or short

用法パターン: articulation in [a passage/piece]
類義語
phrasing (broader; includes shaping musical lines, not just note attacks.)
対義語
slurring (over-connecting notes in a way that reduces clarity of attack.)
コロケーション
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
テーマ
music |performance
例文
  • 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.
学習者向け例文
  • Play the notes with clear articulation.
名詞 technical C2 action
7

production of speech sounds

how the mouth makes a speech sound

用法パターン: the articulation of [a sound/phoneme]
類義語
speech production (broader term; includes planning and voicing, not only articulation.)
対義語
silence (absence of speech sound production.)
コロケーション
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
テーマ
linguistics |language_learning |education
例文
  • 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.
学習者向け例文
  • We practiced the articulation of the /th/ sound.
名詞 formal C1 relation
8

coordinated transfer between schools

an arrangement that helps students transfer credits

用法パターン: articulation between [institution] and [institution]
類義語
credit transfer (more general; does not always imply formal alignment.) | alignment (emphasizes matching requirements, not necessarily transfers.)
対義語
nontransferability (credits not accepted or recognized by another institution.)
コロケーション
course articulation |program articulation |credit articulation |articulation between colleges |statewide articulation |articulation policies |articulation pathway |articulation process |improve articulation |articulation office
テーマ
education |administration
例文
  • 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.
学習者向け例文
  • This school has articulation with the university.
文法
辞書形
articulation
IPA
GB/ˌɑɹtɪkjəlˈeɪʃən/
US/ˌɑɹtɪkjəlˈeɪʃən/
音節・強勢
ar - tic - u - la - tion (5音節)
Stress on 4th syllable (la)
活用形
Noun
  • Base: articulation
  • Plural: articulation, articulations
関連語
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
表現

articulation agreement

1
/ˌɑɹtɪkjəlˈeɪʃən əɡɹˈimənt/
fixed phrase formal

formal credit-transfer agreement

a written plan for transferring school credits

例文
  • 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

例文
  • 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

例文
  • 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

例文
  • 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

例文
  • 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.

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