Uttering: meaning, definitions and examples

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uttering

 

[ ˈʌtərɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

speaking

To say something or make a sound with your voice.

Synonyms

express, say, speak, voice

Examples of usage

  • She was uttering words of encouragement.
  • He uttered a cry of pain.
  • The professor uttered a few words of wisdom.
  • We could hear him uttering curses under his breath.
  • The baby was uttering incomprehensible sounds.
  • The politician uttered a controversial statement during the interview.

Translations

Translations of the word "uttering" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pronunciação

🇮🇳 उच्चारण

🇩🇪 Äußerung

🇮🇩 pengucapan

🇺🇦 вимова

🇵🇱 wymowa

🇯🇵 発話

🇫🇷 prononciation

🇪🇸 pronunciación

🇹🇷 telaffuz

🇰🇷 발음

🇸🇦 نطق

🇨🇿 výslovnost

🇸🇰 výslovnosť

🇨🇳 发音

🇸🇮 izgovorjava

🇮🇸 framburður

🇰🇿 айтылу

🇬🇪 გამოთქმა

🇦🇿 tələffüz

🇲🇽 pronunciación

Etymology

The word 'uttering' originated from the Middle English word 'outren', which means 'to speak out'. It has evolved over time to its current usage in the English language. The verb 'utter' itself dates back to the 14th century, with its meaning shifting from 'to say' to 'to give audible expression to'. It has been a commonly used word in English literature and everyday language.

See also: utterance, utterly.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,271, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.