articulation-centered
[/ɑːrˈtɪkjʊleɪʃən ˈsentərd/]
adjective
centrado em articulação
1. Focused on or emphasizing the clarity, precision, and quality of speech production and the correct pronunciation of sounds
The speech therapist used an articulation-centered approach to help the child pronounce difficult consonant sounds.
A fonoaudióloga utilizou uma abordagem centrada em articulação para ajudar a criança a pronunciar sons consonantais difíceis.
2. In educational or therapeutic contexts, prioritizing the mechanics of how sounds are produced by the vocal apparatus
An articulation-centered method focuses on teaching the precise tongue and lip positions needed for clear speech.
Um método centrado em articulação enfatiza o ensino das posições precisas de língua e lábios necessárias para fala clara.
This term is primarily used in professional speech-language pathology, education, and linguistics fields in both Brazil and the USA. It represents a specific methodological focus in teaching and therapeutic contexts, particularly when working with children who have speech sound disorders or non-native speakers learning pronunciation.
Related Idioms & Phrases
articulation-centered approach
articulation-centered therapy
articulation-centered intervention
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