enunciation

[ih-nuhn-see-ey-shuhn]

noun

1. an act or manner of enunciating.

2. utterance or pronunciation.

3. a formal announcement or statement.

   the enunciation of a doctrine.

Other Word Forms

• nonenunciation noun
• reenunciation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of enunciation¹

First recorded in 1545–55, enunciation is from the Latin word ēnūntiātiōn- (stem of ēnūntiātiō ). See enunciate, -ion

Example Sentences

After some initial hesitation, Grace realizes she has nothing to lose and takes to the stage, ready to give the song her best Gerard Way, full-throated glottal enunciation.

From Salon

Brownstein often relies on clipped enunciation and clever wordplay, but here Tucker shows the rippling feeling she can pack into a single bellowed word: “Whhhhhyyyy?”

From New York Times

The stereotypical broadcast voice — also sometimes known as the General American accent — with its crystal-clear enunciation, lowered pitch and steady pacing, is the antithesis of the Valley accent.

From Los Angeles Times

"Ashes of Laughter / The ghost is clear / Why do the best things always disappear," Helm sings with emotive enunciation of Robertson's mournful lyrics.

From Salon

Back under the goofily dramatic flickering lights of Bagram Air Base, Ahmed presses John on the distinction between “translate” and “interpret” with the acumen — and enunciation — of a Cincinnati lawyer.

From New York Times