Engelsk

articulation

gb/ˌɑɹtɪkjəlˈeɪʃən/ us/ˌɑɹtɪkjəlˈeɪʃən/
B2 Engelsk
Betydninger
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Substantiv B2 property
1

clear pronunciation of speech sounds

the way someone pronounces words clearly

Bruksmønster: [someone]'s articulation (of [words/sounds])
Vanlig feil:
Don’t confuse articulation (clear pronunciation) with accent (a particular way of speaking).
Synonymer
enunciation (focuses specifically on pronouncing words distinctly.) | diction (often includes word choice as well as clarity of speech.)
Antonymer
mumbling (speaking unclearly so words are hard to understand.)
Ordkombinasjoner
clear articulation |poor articulation |crisp articulation |improve your articulation |work on articulation |articulation of consonants |articulation of vowels |speech articulation |articulation practice |articulation exercises
Temaer
language_learning |communication |speech
Eksempler
  • 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.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
  • I need to improve my articulation.
  • His articulation is very clear.
Substantiv C1 property
2

ability to express ideas clearly

the skill of explaining your ideas clearly

Bruksmønster: [someone]'s articulation (of [ideas/feelings])
Vanlig feil:
This meaning is about expressing ideas, not about joints in the body.
Synonymer
eloquence (suggests fluent, persuasive speaking.) | clarity (general clearness; not limited to speaking ability.)
Antonymer
incoherence (ideas are expressed in a confusing or disorganized way.)
Ordkombinasjoner
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
Temaer
communication |education |work
Eksempler
  • 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.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
  • She has good articulation in meetings.
Substantiv formal C1 action
3

act of stating something clearly

the act of saying or writing something clearly

Bruksmønster: the articulation of [a plan/policy/argument/vision]
Vanlig feil:
Often used with 'of' (the articulation of a plan), not as a direct verb object.
Synonymer
expression (more general; not necessarily careful or formal.) | formulation (emphasizes shaping ideas into precise words.)
Antonymer
suppression (keeping something from being expressed.)
Ordkombinasjoner
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
Temaer
business |politics |writing |communication
Eksempler
  • 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.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
  • We need a clear articulation of our goals.
Substantiv technical C1 entity
4

joint between bones

a place where bones connect in the body

Bruksmønster: an articulation between [bone] and [bone]
Vanlig feil:
In this meaning, articulation is a body part (a joint), not speech.
Synonymer
joint (the everyday word for an articulation in the body.)
Antonymer
fusion (bones joined so the joint no longer moves.)
Ordkombinasjoner
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
Temaer
health |anatomy
Eksempler
  • 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.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
  • My doctor checked the joint articulation in my knee.
Substantiv technical C1 entity
5

movable connection between parts

a moving connection between two parts of a machine

Bruksmønster: an articulation (between [part] and [part])
Synonymer
hinge (a specific type of articulation that swings in one plane.) | pivot (a specific type of articulation that rotates around an axis.)
Antonymer
rigidity (lack of movement at the connection.)
Ordkombinasjoner
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
Temaer
engineering |tools |technology
Eksempler
  • 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.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
  • This tool has an articulation that can bend.
Substantiv technical C1 property
6

how musical notes are played

the way a musician plays notes: smooth or short

Bruksmønster: articulation in [a passage/piece]
Synonymer
phrasing (broader; includes shaping musical lines, not just note attacks.)
Antonymer
slurring (over-connecting notes in a way that reduces clarity of attack.)
Ordkombinasjoner
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
Temaer
music |performance
Eksempler
  • 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.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
  • Play the notes with clear articulation.
Substantiv technical C2 action
7

production of speech sounds

how the mouth makes a speech sound

Bruksmønster: the articulation of [a sound/phoneme]
Synonymer
speech production (broader term; includes planning and voicing, not only articulation.)
Antonymer
silence (absence of speech sound production.)
Ordkombinasjoner
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
Temaer
linguistics |language_learning |education
Eksempler
  • 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.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
  • We practiced the articulation of the /th/ sound.
Substantiv formal C1 relation
8

coordinated transfer between schools

an arrangement that helps students transfer credits

Bruksmønster: articulation between [institution] and [institution]
Synonymer
credit transfer (more general; does not always imply formal alignment.) | alignment (emphasizes matching requirements, not necessarily transfers.)
Antonymer
nontransferability (credits not accepted or recognized by another institution.)
Ordkombinasjoner
course articulation |program articulation |credit articulation |articulation between colleges |statewide articulation |articulation policies |articulation pathway |articulation process |improve articulation |articulation office
Temaer
education |administration
Eksempler
  • 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.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
  • This school has articulation with the university.
Grammatikk
Oppslagsform
articulation
IPA
GB/ˌɑɹtɪkjəlˈeɪʃən/
US/ˌɑɹtɪkjəlˈeɪʃən/
Stavelser og trykk
ar - tic - u - la - tion (5 stavelser)
Stress on 4th syllable (la)
Bøyingsformer
Noun
  • Base: articulation
  • Plural: articulation, articulations
Ordfamilie
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
Uttrykk

articulation agreement

1
/ˌɑɹtɪkjəlˈeɪʃən əɡɹˈimənt/
fixed phrase formal

formal credit-transfer agreement

a written plan for transferring school credits

Eksempler
  • 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

Eksempler
  • 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

Eksempler
  • 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

Eksempler
  • 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

Eksempler
  • 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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