Articulator
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
noun
A tool used in dentistry to hold and move molds of the teeth.
The dentist used an articulator to adjust the dental prosthesis to the right shape.
Often appears as...
- dental articulator
- adjustable articulator
Usage tips
Technical
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
noun
A tool used in dentistry to hold and move molds of the teeth.
The dentist used an articulator to adjust the dental prosthesis to the right shape.
Often appears as...
- dental articulator
- adjustable articulator
Usage tips
Technical
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.
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.
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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Video examples
How Yale Confronted...
In the first half of the 19th century, he was the most strident articulator, to use his words, of slavery as a positive good. And he rooted that view that slavery
Video examples
How Yale Confronted...
In the first half of the 19th century, he was the most strident articulator, to use his words, of slavery as a positive good. And he rooted that view that slavery
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Quote examples
Lisa Cholodenko
American Director
Not only does Annette Bening have a really lovely, deep voice, but she's also a great articulator. I think I'm more of a mumbler.
Quote examples
Lisa Cholodenko
American Director
Not only does Annette Bening have a really lovely, deep voice, but she's also a great articulator. I think I'm more of a mumbler.
Example 1 of 1
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