Uttering: meaning, definitions and examples
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uttering
[ ˈʌtərɪŋ ]
speaking
To say something or make a sound with your voice.
Synonyms
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
Word origin
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.