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vocalization

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˌvoʊkəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /voʊkəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun
Definition

The act of producing sounds with the voice, often to express thoughts or feelings.


Example

The bird's vocalization was beautiful and filled the forest with music.


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you hear that bird's vocalization this morning?
Sloth B
Yeah, it was beautiful! I love how they sing at dawn.
Sloth A
I wonder if they have different vocalizations for different situations.
Sloth B
Probably! It would be interesting to learn what they mean.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
utterance
expression
pronunciation
Antonyms
silence
muteness
quietness
Root Explanation

Vocalization → It is formed from "vocal" (from Latin "vocalis", meaning relating to the voice) and "-ization" (meaning the process of making or becoming). The word "vocalization" refers to the process of producing sounds or voices.

Memory Tip

Think of 'vocal' relating to the 'voice' and '-ization' as the process of making. So, vocalization is the process of making sounds with the voice.

Visually Confused Words
devocalization
localization
focalization
volcanization
socialization
ovalization
oralization
volatilization
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