Definition

Describing a way of speaking that occurs silently or internally, without vocalizing the words out loud.

Example

She subvocalized the text as she read it, allowing her to understand the material better.

Conversation

I've been practicing my reading skills lately.

That's great! Do you read aloud or just subvocalized?

Mostly subvocalized, but I think I need to try reading out loud more.

Yeah, it could help with your fluency!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To produce speech sounds internally without actually speaking them out loud, often used in reading or thinking processes.

Example

She subvocalized the words as she read the text to help her understand it better.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I noticed you subvocalized that last sentence while reading.

Yeah, it helps me understand the text better.

I should try that technique; I often lose my place.

Root Explanation

Subvocalized → It is formed from "sub-" (meaning under or below) and "vocalis" (from Latin, meaning vocal or relating to the voice) and the suffix "-ized" (meaning to make or to become). The word describes the act of producing sounds or words in a way that is not fully voiced, as if under the surface of normal vocalization.

Memory Tip

Think of 'under' ('sub-') and 'voice' ('vocalis') to remember that 'subvocalized' means to produce sounds that are not fully voiced, almost like whispering.

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