Enunciability

/ɪˌnʌn.ʃi.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/ noun

Definition

The quality or property of being able to be enunciated, pronounced, or clearly expressed in words.

Etymology

Built from 'enunciate' with the suffix '-ability,' forming a noun describing the capacity or quality of being pronounceable or expressible.

Kelly Says

Some sounds have low enunciability in certain languages—try pronouncing the 'kh' in 'Khomeini' if English is your first language, and you've just experienced reduced enunciability.

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