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/ɑːrtɪkjʊˈleɪʃən/ · ar.tic.u.la.tion
noun
  1. The act of joining or connecting words, sounds, or parts of speech in speech or writing. The teacher emphasized the importance of articulation in public speaking.
  2. The ability to speak clearly and precisely, with distinct sounds and enunciation. She worked on her articulation skills to improve her pronunciation of the difficult words.
verb
  1. To join or connect words, sounds, or parts of speech in speech or writing. The editor carefully articulated the complex sentence to make it easier to understand.
  2. To speak clearly and precisely, with distinct sounds and enunciation. He articulated his thoughts clearly in the meeting, making it easy for everyone to follow.
Did you know? The word 'articulation' has its roots in Latin, where it referred to the act of joining or connecting joints in the body. Over time, its meaning expanded to include the act of joining or connecting words and sounds in speech and writing.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 15, 2026