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enunciate
[/ɪˈnʌnʃieɪt/]
verb
enunciar
1.
To pronounce words clearly and distinctly
The speaker enunciated each word carefully so the audience could understand.
O palestrante enunciou cada palavra cuidadosamente para que o público pudesse entender.
2.
To express or state something clearly and explicitly
The president enunciated the new policy in her speech.
A presidente enunciou a nova política em seu discurso.
3.
To articulate or utter sounds
Children learn to enunciate sounds before forming complete words.
As crianças aprendem a enunciar sons antes de formar palavras completas.
Synonyms
articulate
pronounce
express
state
declare
Antonyms
mumble
slur
obscure
conceal
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
enunciar
Standard usage for both pronunciation and statement
Rio de Janeiro
enunciar
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
enunciar
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
enunciar
Standard usage, may also use 'articular' for pronunciation emphasis
Related Idioms & Phrases
enunciate clearly
enunciate one's position
enunciate the facts
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