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vocalization

noun

The sound made by the vibration of vocal folds modified by the resonance of the vocal tract

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Word length
12
Starts with
V
Ends with
N
Contains
OC
Scrabble score
26
CEFR level
B2

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Pronunciation

voʊk(ə)l(a)ɪˈzeɪʃ(ə)n

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noun

  1. The sound made by the vibration of vocal folds modified by the resonance of the vocal tract

    “A singer takes good care of his voice”

noun

  1. The use of uttered sounds for auditory communication

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A singer takes good care of his voice
The giraffe cannot make any vocalizations

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