enunciate
UK: ɪˈnʌn.si.eɪt | US: ɪˈnʌn.si.eɪt
vt. to pronounce words clearly and distinctly
vt. to express (an idea or plan) in precise or formal terms
vi. to articulate speech sounds
Derived from Latin enuntiare ("to declare, announce"), combining e- (out) + nuntiare (to report, from nuntius, "messenger"). The morpheme nunci evolved into English words like "announce" and "pronounce," retaining its core meaning of conveying information. The suffix -ate marks it as a verb. Over time, "enunciate" specialized to emphasize clarity in speech or formal expression.
The teacher asked the student to enunciate each syllable slowly.
He enunciated his proposal with meticulous precision.
Actors must enunciate clearly to be understood on stage.
The diplomat enunciated the policy changes during the press conference.
She struggled to enunciate the technical terms correctly.