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vocalization

 

[ ˌvəʊkəlaɪˈzeɪʃn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

animal communication

The act of producing vocal sounds. Vocalizations are used by animals to communicate with each other, express emotions, and establish territory.

Synonyms

verbal communication, vocal expression, vocal sounds

Examples of usage

  • Whales are known for their intricate vocalizations that can travel long distances underwater.
  • The vocalizations of birds often vary depending on the time of year and their mating rituals.
Context #2 | Noun

human speech

The act of speaking or singing. Vocalization is an essential part of human communication, allowing us to convey thoughts, emotions, and ideas.

Synonyms

singing, speech, verbal expression

Examples of usage

  • The singer's vocalization of the song was mesmerizing, captivating the audience.
  • Infants begin to develop vocalization skills at a very young age, starting with babbling sounds.

Translations

Translations of the word "vocalization" in other languages:

🇵🇹 vocalização

🇮🇳 स्वर ध्वनि

🇩🇪 Vokalisation

🇮🇩 vokalisasi

🇺🇦 вокалізація

🇵🇱 wokalizacja

🇯🇵 発声

🇫🇷 vocalisation

🇪🇸 vocalización

🇹🇷 seslendirme

🇰🇷 발성

🇸🇦 الصوتية

🇨🇿 vokalizace

🇸🇰 vokalizácia

🇨🇳 发声

🇸🇮 vokalizacija

🇮🇸 raddbeiting

🇰🇿 дыбыстану

🇬🇪 ვოკალიზაცია

🇦🇿 səsli ifadə

🇲🇽 vocalización

Word origin

The word 'vocalization' originated from the Latin word 'vocalis' which means 'of or pertaining to the voice'. The concept of vocalization has been studied in various fields such as linguistics, animal behavior, and communication studies. The ability to vocalize is a fundamental aspect of many species' survival and social interactions, dating back to the early evolution of communication.

See also: multivocality, univocal, vocalese, vocalic, vocalist, vocalize, vocalized, vocalizer, vocalizing.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,824, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.