vocalize
to make vocal; utter; articulate; sing.
to endow with a voice; cause to utter.
Phonetics.
to voice.
to change into a vowel (contrasted with consonantalize).
(of Hebrew, Arabic, and other writing systems that do not usually indicate vowels) to furnish with vowels or vowel points.
to use the voice, as in speech or song.
to sing without uttering words, especially to warm up the voice, practice vowel sounds, etc., before a performance.
to sing scales, arpeggios, trills, or the like, usually to a solmization syllable or a vowel sound.
Phonetics. to become changed into a vowel.
Origin of vocalize
1- Also especially British, vo·cal·ise .
Other words from vocalize
- vo·cal·i·za·tion, noun
- vo·cal·iz·er, noun
- mis·vo·cal·i·za·tion, noun
- non·vo·cal·i·za·tion, noun
- sub·vo·cal·ize, verb, sub·vo·cal·ized, sub·vo·cal·iz·ing.
- un·vo·cal·ized, adjective
Words Nearby vocalize
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How to use vocalize in a sentence
In the past year, brands have been more focused on diversity in their advertising and vocalizing support for marginalized communities than arguably ever before.
Marketers are going beyond the individual and using personality to sell at Advertising Week | Kayleigh Barber | October 22, 2021 | DigidayI chose to say nothing, and now I wonder if I should have vocalized the information.
Ask Amy: Couple operate a business, but only one of them gets paid | Amy Dickinson | October 17, 2021 | Washington PostA greater sac-winged bat pup makes babbling sounds as it learns how to vocalize like adults.
These baby greater sac-winged bats babble to learn their mating songs | Jonathan Lambert | August 19, 2021 | Science NewsAs more athletes vocalize their own experiences, organizations like the USOPC are also finally devoting more resources to addressing the mental health of their athletes and providing them with the tools to improve their mental well being.
When asked to identify the defendant in the courtroom, he angrily stared down Chauvin and appeared frustrated while watching the footage of Floyd vocalizing his anguish.
'America's Is on Trial' as Derek Chauvin Faces Justice in the Death of George Floyd | Melissa Chan | March 29, 2021 | Time
Marine biologists have found that that while dolphins may not snore, they do vocalize in their sleep.
According to her it can be difficult for female performers to vocalize what they feel comfortable doing on screen.
Bisutti thinks the label is a good communication tool for Christians who are too shy to vocalize their beliefs.
Former Victoria’s Secret Model Kylie Bisutti Releases Christian Clothing Line, God Inspired Fashion | Misty White Sidell | August 7, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTThe President and his administration would vocalize their energy strategy through the EFA.
But should mom get involved in an “animated conversation” with a stranger, the baby will “vocalize with intense anger.”
Miss Eleanor did not need to vocalize her approval of Judson; the dark eyes were alight with excitement.
The Taming of Red Butte Western | Francis LyndeMinnehaha is one of those fearless singers who vocalize without a safety-valve.
You Should Worry Says John Henry | George V. HobartWe have all heard voices that were so beautiful that to hear one of them vocalize for half an hour would be a musical feast.
The Head Voice and Other Problems | D. A. ClippingerAnother student—with a fine tenor—was asked to vocalize for a number of minutes.
Vocal Mastery | Harriette BrowerHer voice cracked; her ear became demoralized; her attempts to vocalize grew almost as comical as Trilby's.
Trilby | George Du Maurier
British Dictionary definitions for vocalize
vocalise
/ (ˈvəʊkəˌlaɪz) /
to express with or use the voice; articulate (a speech, song, etc)
(tr) to make vocal or articulate
(tr) phonetics
to articulate (a speech sound) with voice
to change (a consonant) into a vowel
another word for vowelize
(intr) to sing a melody on a vowel, etc
Derived forms of vocalize
- vocalization or vocalisation, noun
- vocalizer or vocaliser, noun
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