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diction

1 of 1noun
/ˈdɪkʃən/
1

the manner in which words are pronounced

  • His clear diction made it easy for the audience to understand every word during his speech.
  • The teacher praised her student for excellent diction, which enhanced the quality of her presentation.
  • The actor's diction was impeccable, allowing his emotions to be clearly conveyed through his words.
  • She worked hard to improve her diction so that her pronunciation would be flawless during the interview.
  • The singer’s diction was so precise that every lyric could be heard clearly in the concert hall.
2

the articulation of speech regarded from the point of view of its intelligibility to the audience

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