Utterance

/ˈʌtəɹəns/

/ˈətɝəns/

Utterance

the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication

a unit of speech or writing that is complete and coherent, usually consisting of one or more words and conveying a specific meaning or message

Examples

1. More importantly though, utterances take place in a practical context.

2. This utterance, this thinking vowel goes right into the word they.

3. An utterance is the smallest unit of communication.

4. 2-- every utterance has a winner and a loser.