Articulator
/ɑːrˈtɪkjuleɪtər/noun
A person, tool or a part of the body, that moves to make sounds in languages.
With speech therapy, she could properly use her vocal cords as an articulator.
Often appears as...
- speech articulator
- vocal articulator
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Speech Anatomy
Understand the role of lips, tongue, teeth, and palates as articulators in producing speech.
Try to notice how your tongue articulator works when pronouncing different sounds.
Pro Tip 2/3Speech Tools
Remember 'articulator' can also refer to language learning tools that help with pronunciation.
He used an electronic articulator to practice his English pronunciation.
Pro Tip 3/3Language Precision
Using 'articulator' clarifies the discussion is about the physical aspects of sound production.
Her speech improved once she learned how each articulator contributed to making sounds.
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