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utterance

[/ˈʌtərəns/]
nounpl: utterances
enunciação
1. A spoken word, statement, or vocal sound
Her utterance was barely audible in the crowded room.
Sua enunciação era mal audível na sala lotada.
2. The action of speaking or expressing something aloud
The utterance of such words could be dangerous.
A enunciação de tais palavras poderia ser perigosa.
3. In linguistics, a sequence of words or sounds produced by a speaker
The linguist analyzed each utterance in the conversation.
O linguista analisou cada enunciação na conversa.
Synonyms
statementremarkdeclarationpronouncementexpressionvocalization
Antonyms
silencemuteness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
enunciação
Most common term for spoken expression
General Brazilian
fala
Informal usage referring to speech or utterance
Portugal
enunciação
Standard term used in Portuguese linguistics
Portugal
proferimento
More formal term for the act of uttering

Related Idioms & Phrases

give utterance to something - expressar algo em palavras
first utterance - primeira palavra ou fala
final utterance - última palavra dita
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