CEFR B1

utterance

noun

Meaning

A spoken word, sound, or sentence.

Examples

Her first utterance was 'mama'.
He responded with a barely audible utterance.

Synonyms: saying, remark, statement, pronouncement

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utterance (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈʌtərəns/

Definition

A spoken word, sound, or sentence.

Examples

Her first utterance was 'mama'.
He responded with a barely audible utterance.
The politician's speech was full of empty utterances.

How to Use utterance

utterance of (prepositional phrase): To specify what the utterance consists of or is related to. — "The utterance of his name sent shivers down her spine."
make an utterance (collocation): To produce a spoken sound or word. — "He struggled to make an utterance after the shock."

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