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[ voh-kuh-lahyz ] / ˈvoʊ kəˌlaɪz / SEE SYNONYMS FOR vocalize ON THESAURUS.COM
verb (used with object), vo·cal·ized, vo·cal·iz·ing.to make vocal; utter; articulate; sing. to endow with a voice; cause to utter. Phonetics. - to voice.
- to change into a vowel (contrasted with consonantalize).
(of Hebrew, Arabic, and other writing systems that do not usually indicate vowels) to furnish with vowels or vowel points. verb (used without object), vo·cal·ized, vo·cal·iz·ing.to use the voice, as in speech or song. to sing without uttering words, especially to warm up the voice, practice vowel sounds, etc., before a performance. to sing scales, arpeggios, trills, or the like, usually to a solmization syllable or a vowel sound. Phonetics. to become changed into a vowel. Also especially British, vo·cal·ise . Origin of vocalizeFirst recorded in 1660–70; vocal + -ize OTHER WORDS FROM vocalizevo·cal·i·za·tion, nounvo·cal·iz·er, nounmis·vo·cal·i·za·tion, nounnon·vo·cal·i·za·tion, noun sub·vo·cal·ize, verb, sub·vo·cal·ized, sub·vo·cal·iz·ing.un·vo·cal·ized, adjective Words nearby vocalizevocal fry, vocalic, vocalise, vocalism, vocalist, vocalize, vocal ligament, Vocal Memnon, vocal muscle, vocal resonance, vocal sac Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for vocalizeMarine biologists have found that that while dolphins may not snore, they do vocalize in their sleep. Why Aristotle Deserves A Posthumous Nobel|Nick Romeo|October 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST According to her it can be difficult for female performers to vocalize what they feel comfortable doing on screen. Porn's Behind-the-Camera Feminists|Emily Shire|February 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST Bisutti thinks the label is a good communication tool for Christians who are too shy to vocalize their beliefs. Former Victoria’s Secret Model Kylie Bisutti Releases Christian Clothing Line, God Inspired Fashion|Misty White Sidell|August 7, 2013|DAILY BEAST But should mom get involved in an “animated conversation” with a stranger, the baby will “vocalize with intense anger.” The Week in Rage|Adam Hanft|October 24, 2008|DAILY BEAST
Minnehaha is one of those fearless singers who vocalize without a safety-valve. You Should Worry Says John Henry|George V. Hobart We have all heard voices that were so beautiful that to hear one of them vocalize for half an hour would be a musical feast. The Head Voice and Other Problems|D. A. Clippinger Miss Eleanor did not need to vocalize her approval of Judson; the dark eyes were alight with excitement. The Taming of Red Butte Western|Francis Lynde Amos Adams threw back his grizzled head in a laugh that failed to vocalize. In the Heart of a Fool|William Allen White Another student—with a fine tenor—was asked to vocalize for a number of minutes. Vocal Mastery|Harriette Brower
British Dictionary definitions for vocalize
verbto express with or use the voice; articulate (a speech, song, etc) (tr) to make vocal or articulate (tr) phonetics - to articulate (a speech sound) with voice
- to change (a consonant) into a vowel
another word for vowelize (intr) to sing a melody on a vowel, etc Derived forms of vocalizevocalization or vocalisation, nounvocalizer or vocaliser, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to vocalizevent, pronounce, say, croon, convey, utter, speak, moan, verbalize, shout, impart, groan, express, communicate, enunciate, warble, chirp, sing, sound, chant |