vocalization 2
noundomain: communication
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication
Synonyms
- utterance 1
the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication
Hypernym
communication that relies on hearing
Part_meronym
phone 2
noun
(phonetics) an individual sound unit of speech without concern as to whether or not it is a phoneme of some language
EnglishDerivationally related form
vocalize 5
verb
utter speech sounds
Hyponym
roll call 1
noun
calling out an official list of names
cry 1
noun
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
cry 2
noun
a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate)
croak 1
noun
a harsh hoarse utterance (as of a frog)
exclamation 1
noun
an abrupt excited utterance
Part_holonym
phone 2
noun
(phonetics) an individual sound unit of speech without concern as to whether or not it is a phoneme of some language
