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to vocalize
01
to produce sounds or words with one's voice
Transitive: to vocalize words or sounds
Examples
In the recording studio, the artist took multiple attempts to vocalize the lyrics with the perfect emotional intensity.
Patients in speech therapy often practice vocalizing specific sounds to improve their articulation.
02
to convert a consonant sound into a semivowel or vowel sound
Transitive: to vocalize a consonant
Examples
In the word " little, " the /l/ sound at the end is vocalized into a semivowel, sounding more like " lih-tuhl " when pronounced.
When pronouncing the word " butter, " the /t/ sound between the two vowels is often vocalized into a tap or flap sound.
03
to express or communicate thoughts, feelings, or ideas verbally
Transitive: to vocalize thoughts or feelings
Examples
During the meeting, each team member was encouraged to vocalize their opinions on the project's direction.
It 's important to vocalize your concerns to your partner so that they understand how you're feeling.
Examples
The choir vocalized beautifully during the rehearsal, harmonizing their voices to create a rich, melodic blend.
The baby vocalized joyfully, cooing and babbling as she played with her toys.
05
to sing a series of notes, either in a scale or a melody, using the same vowel sound throughout
Transitive: to vocalize a musical scale or passage
Examples
The vocal coach instructed the students to vocalize the major scale using the " ah " vowel sound.
During rehearsal, the choir members vocalized the ascending and descending arpeggios with the " ee " vowel sound.
Vocalize
01
a piece of music that is meant to be sung with no words, in which the singer chooses to sing only one vowel
Dialect
American
Americanvocalise
British
BritishLexical Tree
subvocalize
vocalizer
vocalizing
vocalize
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