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- [ahr-tik-yuh-ley-ter]
- /ɑrˈtɪk yəˌleɪ tər/
- /ɑːˈtɪkjʊleɪtə /
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ahr-tik-yuh-ley-ter]
- /ɑrˈtɪk yəˌleɪ tər/
Definitions of articulator word
- noun articulator a person or thing that articulates 3
- noun articulator any vocal organ that takes part in the production of a speech sound. Such organs are of two types: those that can move, such as the tongue, lips, etc (active articulators), and those that remain fixed, such as the teeth, the hard palate, etc (passive articulators) 3
- noun articulator any organ in the mouth or throat whose movement produces speech sounds, as the tongue, uvula, or teeth 3
- noun articulator a person or thing that articulates. 1
- noun articulator Phonetics. a movable organ, as the tongue, lips, or uvula, the action of which is involved in the production of speech sounds. Compare place of articulation. 1
- noun articulator Dentistry. a mechanical device, representing the jaws, to which casts may be attached: used in the making of dentures. 1
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Origin of articulator
First appearance:
before 1770 One of the 46% newest English words
First recorded in 1770-80; articulate + -or2
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Parts of speech for Articulator
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
articulator popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
articulator usage trend in Literature
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