speak aloud

verb phrase

Meaning

Utter words with a voice that can be heard, rather than just thinking them or reading silently.

Examples

It is often helpful to speak aloud the steps of a complex problem to clarify your own thinking.
He did not realize he had begun to speak aloud until the librarian looked over at him with a frown.

Synonyms: say, vocalize, articulate, enunciate

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speak aloud

verb phrase

Pronunciation: /spiːk əˈlaʊd/

Definition

Utter words with a voice that can be heard, rather than just thinking them or reading silently.

Examples

It is often helpful to speak aloud the steps of a complex problem to clarify your own thinking.
He did not realize he had begun to speak aloud until the librarian looked over at him with a frown.

Synonyms of speak aloud

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