hyperarticulate (C2)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˌhaɪpərɑːrtɪkjʊleɪt/
Definition
Characterized by extremely clear and precise pronunciation, often to the point of being overly meticulous or affected.
Examples
The hyperarticulate announcer's voice was a staple of the radio station's news broadcasts.
She had a hyperarticulate way of speaking that made her sound like a news anchor, even in casual conversations.
The actor's hyperarticulate delivery of his lines added to the overall sense of pretentiousness in the play.
How to Use hyperarticulate
- hyperarticulate speech (noun phrase)
- speech that is characterized by extremely clear and precise pronunciation — "The hyperarticulate speech of the news anchor was impressive, but also somewhat intimidating."
- to be hyperarticulate (verb phrase)
- to speak in a way that is characterized by extremely clear and precise pronunciation — "She tended to be hyperarticulate when speaking in public, which made her sound more confident and authoritative."
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