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vocalism

/ˈvəʊ.kə.lɪ.zəm/

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noun

/ˈvəʊ.kə.lɪ.zəm/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее систему гласных, используемую в определённом языке, или звук, производимый вибрацией голосовых связок, модифицированный резонансом голосового тракта.

A noun referring to the system of vowels used in a particular language or the sound produced by the vibration of the vocal folds, modified by the resonance of the vocal tract.

  1. Vowel systemC1formal

    The set or system of vowel sounds used in a particular language or dialect.

    ruВокализм

    • The vocalism of Old English differs significantly from that of Modern English.
    • Linguists study the vocalism of various Romance languages.
    • The vocalism in this dialect includes several nasalized vowels.

    Synonymsvowel system

  2. Vocal sound productionC1formal

    The sound produced by the vibration of the vocal cords, modified by the resonance of the vocal tract.

    ruВокализм

    • The singer's vocalism was praised for its clarity and range.
    • Proper vocalism is essential for effective public speaking.
    • The study of vocalism includes both phonation and articulation.

    Synonymsphonationutterancevocalizationvoicing

Forms
  • vocalisms plural form
  • vocalisms' possessive plural form
  • vocalism's possessive singular form