articulation
gb/ˌɑɹtɪkjəlˈeɪʃən/ us/ˌɑɹtɪkjəlˈeɪʃən/
B2
Kiingereza
Maana
maana 0
Nomino
B2
property
1
clear pronunciation of speech sounds
the way someone pronounces words clearly
Muundo wa matumizi:
[someone]'s articulation (of [words/sounds])
Kosa la kawaida:
Don’t confuse articulation (clear pronunciation) with accent (a particular way of speaking).
Visawe
enunciation (focuses specifically on pronouncing words distinctly.)
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diction (often includes word choice as well as clarity of speech.)
Vinyume
mumbling (speaking unclearly so words are hard to understand.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
clear articulation
|poor articulation
|crisp articulation
|improve your articulation
|work on articulation
|articulation of consonants
|articulation of vowels
|speech articulation
|articulation practice
|articulation exercises
Mada
language_learning
|communication
|speech
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- I need to improve my articulation.
- His articulation is very clear.
Nomino
C1
property
2
ability to express ideas clearly
the skill of explaining your ideas clearly
Muundo wa matumizi:
[someone]'s articulation (of [ideas/feelings])
Kosa la kawaida:
This meaning is about expressing ideas, not about joints in the body.
Visawe
eloquence (suggests fluent, persuasive speaking.)
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clarity (general clearness; not limited to speaking ability.)
Vinyume
incoherence (ideas are expressed in a confusing or disorganized way.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
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
Mada
communication
|education
|work
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- She has good articulation in meetings.
Nomino
formal
C1
action
3
act of stating something clearly
the act of saying or writing something clearly
Muundo wa matumizi:
the articulation of [a plan/policy/argument/vision]
Kosa la kawaida:
Often used with 'of' (the articulation of a plan), not as a direct verb object.
Visawe
expression (more general; not necessarily careful or formal.)
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formulation (emphasizes shaping ideas into precise words.)
Vinyume
suppression (keeping something from being expressed.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
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
Mada
business
|politics
|writing
|communication
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- We need a clear articulation of our goals.
Nomino
technical
C1
entity
4
joint between bones
a place where bones connect in the body
Muundo wa matumizi:
an articulation between [bone] and [bone]
Kosa la kawaida:
In this meaning, articulation is a body part (a joint), not speech.
Visawe
joint (the everyday word for an articulation in the body.)
Vinyume
fusion (bones joined so the joint no longer moves.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
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
Mada
health
|anatomy
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- My doctor checked the joint articulation in my knee.
Nomino
technical
C1
entity
5
movable connection between parts
a moving connection between two parts of a machine
Muundo wa matumizi:
an articulation (between [part] and [part])
Visawe
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.)
Vinyume
rigidity (lack of movement at the connection.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
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
Mada
engineering
|tools
|technology
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- This tool has an articulation that can bend.
Nomino
technical
C1
property
6
how musical notes are played
the way a musician plays notes: smooth or short
Muundo wa matumizi:
articulation in [a passage/piece]
Visawe
phrasing (broader; includes shaping musical lines, not just note attacks.)
Vinyume
slurring (over-connecting notes in a way that reduces clarity of attack.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
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
Mada
music
|performance
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- Play the notes with clear articulation.
Nomino
technical
C2
action
7
production of speech sounds
how the mouth makes a speech sound
Muundo wa matumizi:
the articulation of [a sound/phoneme]
Visawe
speech production (broader term; includes planning and voicing, not only articulation.)
Vinyume
silence (absence of speech sound production.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
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
Mada
linguistics
|language_learning
|education
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- We practiced the articulation of the /th/ sound.
Nomino
formal
C1
relation
8
coordinated transfer between schools
an arrangement that helps students transfer credits
Muundo wa matumizi:
articulation between [institution] and [institution]
Visawe
credit transfer (more general; does not always imply formal alignment.)
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alignment (emphasizes matching requirements, not necessarily transfers.)
Vinyume
nontransferability (credits not accepted or recognized by another institution.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
course articulation
|program articulation
|credit articulation
|articulation between colleges
|statewide articulation
|articulation policies
|articulation pathway
|articulation process
|improve articulation
|articulation office
Mada
education
|administration
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- This school has articulation with the university.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
articulation
IPA
GB/ˌɑɹtɪkjəlˈeɪʃən/
US/ˌɑɹtɪkjəlˈeɪʃən/
Silabi na mkazo
ar - tic - u - la - tion (silabi 5)
Stress on 4th syllable (la)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
- Base: articulation
- Plural: articulation, articulations
Familia ya neno
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
Semi
articulation agreement
1/ˌɑɹtɪkjəlˈeɪʃən əɡɹˈimənt/
fixed phrase
formal
formal credit-transfer agreement
a written plan for transferring school credits
Mifano
- 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
Mifano
- 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
Mifano
- 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
Mifano
- 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
Mifano
- 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.