articulation
gb/ˌɑɹtɪkjəlˈeɪʃən/ us/ˌɑɹtɪkjəlˈeɪʃən/
B2
Engelska
Betydelser
0 betydelser
Substantiv
B2
property
1
clear pronunciation of speech sounds
the way someone pronounces words clearly
Användningsmönster:
[someone]'s articulation (of [words/sounds])
Vanligt misstag:
Don’t confuse articulation (clear pronunciation) with accent (a particular way of speaking).
Synonymer
enunciation (focuses specifically on pronouncing words distinctly.)
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diction (often includes word choice as well as clarity of speech.)
Antonymer
mumbling (speaking unclearly so words are hard to understand.)
Ordkombinationer
clear articulation
|poor articulation
|crisp articulation
|improve your articulation
|work on articulation
|articulation of consonants
|articulation of vowels
|speech articulation
|articulation practice
|articulation exercises
Teman
language_learning
|communication
|speech
Exempel
- 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.
Exempel för inlärare
- 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
Användningsmönster:
[someone]'s articulation (of [ideas/feelings])
Vanligt misstag:
This meaning is about expressing ideas, not about joints in the body.
Synonymer
eloquence (suggests fluent, persuasive speaking.)
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clarity (general clearness; not limited to speaking ability.)
Antonymer
incoherence (ideas are expressed in a confusing or disorganized way.)
Ordkombinationer
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
Teman
communication
|education
|work
Exempel
- 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.
Exempel för inlärare
- She has good articulation in meetings.
Substantiv
formal
C1
action
3
act of stating something clearly
the act of saying or writing something clearly
Användningsmönster:
the articulation of [a plan/policy/argument/vision]
Vanligt misstag:
Often used with 'of' (the articulation of a plan), not as a direct verb object.
Synonymer
expression (more general; not necessarily careful or formal.)
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formulation (emphasizes shaping ideas into precise words.)
Antonymer
suppression (keeping something from being expressed.)
Ordkombinationer
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
Teman
business
|politics
|writing
|communication
Exempel
- 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.
Exempel för inlärare
- We need a clear articulation of our goals.
Substantiv
technical
C1
entity
4
joint between bones
a place where bones connect in the body
Användningsmönster:
an articulation between [bone] and [bone]
Vanligt misstag:
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.)
Ordkombinationer
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
Teman
health
|anatomy
Exempel
- 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.
Exempel för inlärare
- 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
Användningsmönster:
an articulation (between [part] and [part])
Synonymer
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.)
Antonymer
rigidity (lack of movement at the connection.)
Ordkombinationer
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
Teman
engineering
|tools
|technology
Exempel
- 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.
Exempel för inlärare
- 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
Användningsmönster:
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.)
Ordkombinationer
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
Teman
music
|performance
Exempel
- 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.
Exempel för inlärare
- Play the notes with clear articulation.
Substantiv
technical
C2
action
7
production of speech sounds
how the mouth makes a speech sound
Användningsmönster:
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.)
Ordkombinationer
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
Teman
linguistics
|language_learning
|education
Exempel
- 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.
Exempel för inlärare
- We practiced the articulation of the /th/ sound.
Substantiv
formal
C1
relation
8
coordinated transfer between schools
an arrangement that helps students transfer credits
Användningsmönster:
articulation between [institution] and [institution]
Synonymer
credit transfer (more general; does not always imply formal alignment.)
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alignment (emphasizes matching requirements, not necessarily transfers.)
Antonymer
nontransferability (credits not accepted or recognized by another institution.)
Ordkombinationer
course articulation
|program articulation
|credit articulation
|articulation between colleges
|statewide articulation
|articulation policies
|articulation pathway
|articulation process
|improve articulation
|articulation office
Teman
education
|administration
Exempel
- 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.
Exempel för inlärare
- This school has articulation with the university.
Grammatik
Grundform
articulation
IPA
GB/ˌɑɹtɪkjəlˈeɪʃən/
US/ˌɑɹtɪkjəlˈeɪʃən/
Stavelser och betoning
ar - tic - u - la - tion (5 stavelser)
Stress on 4th syllable (la)
Ordformer
Noun
- Base: articulation
- Plural: articulation, articulations
Ordfamilj
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
Uttryck
articulation agreement
1/ˌɑɹtɪkjəlˈeɪʃən əɡɹˈimənt/
fixed phrase
formal
formal credit-transfer agreement
a written plan for transferring school credits
Exempel
- 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
Exempel
- 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
Exempel
- 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
Exempel
- 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
Exempel
- 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.