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Meaning of vocalize

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

vocalize

Pronunciation:/ˈvoʊ.kə.laɪz/

verb

Definitions

  1. To express with the voice, to utter.

  2. (of animals) To produce noises or calls from the throat.

    Example: We could hear the monkeys vocalizing, though we could not see them.

  3. To sing without using words.

  4. To turn a consonant into a vowel.

    Example: In Hong Kong English, /l/ may be vocalized at the end of a syllable.