Definition

Related to the way sounds are produced in speech, especially how the mouth and vocal organs move to create different sounds.

Example

The teacher explained the articulatory features of different phonemes to the students.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about how our articulatory skills affect our speech?

Definitely! It's interesting how pronunciation can change meaning.

Right? I think improving our articulatory abilities could help us communicate better.

For sure! Maybe we should practice some tongue twisters together.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Articulatory → It is formed from "articulare" (from Latin, meaning to joint or connect) and the suffix "-ory" (meaning relating to or characterized by). The word "articulatory" refers to something that is related to the act of joining or connecting sounds in speech.

Memory Tip

Think of the Latin root "articulare" meaning to connect or join, which helps you remember that "articulatory" relates to how sounds are connected in speech.

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