Synonyms: orthoepy
Definition: a term formerly used for the part of phonology that dealt with the `correct' pronunciation of words and its relation to `correct' orthography
Similar words: phonemics, phonology
Definition: the study of the sound system of a given language and the analysis and classification of its phonemes
Synonyms: pronunciation, orthoepy
Definition: the way a word or a language is customarily spoken
Usage: the pronunciation of Chinese is difficult for foreigners; that is the correct pronunciation
Similar words: voice communication, oral communication, speech, speech communication, spoken communication, spoken language, language
Definition: (language) communication by word of mouth
Usage: his speech was garbled; he uttered harsh language; he recorded the spoken language of the streets