normal articulation
[/ˈnɔːrməl ɑːr.tɪk.jə.ˈleɪ.ʃən/]
nounpl: normal articulations
articulação normal
1. The standard or typical way in which speech sounds are produced by positioning the articulators (tongue, lips, teeth, palate) in the vocal tract
The child's normal articulation of consonants developed by age six.
A articulação normal das consoantes da criança se desenvolveu aos seis anos de idade.
2. In phonetics and speech-language pathology, the correct and intelligible production of phonemes according to standard pronunciation norms
Speech therapy focuses on achieving normal articulation in patients with speech disorders.
A terapia da fala concentra-se em alcançar articulação normal em pacientes com distúrbios de fala.
3. In anatomy, the proper functioning and movement of a joint in its standard range of motion
The patient's normal articulation of the knee joint was restored after physical therapy.
A articulação normal da articulação do joelho do paciente foi restaurada após fisioterapia.
This is a technical term primarily used in medical, dental, speech-language pathology, and physical therapy contexts in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazil, speech therapy (fonoaudiologia) has become increasingly important in educational and clinical settings, making this term relevant in both professional and academic discussions about child development and speech disorders.
Related Idioms & Phrases
speak with normal articulation
achieve normal articulation
maintain normal articulation
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