vocalize meaning and definition

VOCALIZE verb

Definition of vocalize (verb)

1. utter with vibrating vocal chords
   • synonyms: sound, vocalise, voice
   • antonym: devoice
2. sing (each note a scale or in a melody) with the same vowel
   • synonyms: vocalise
3. pronounce as a vowel
   • "between two consonants, this liquid is vowelized"
   • synonyms: vocalise, vowelise, vowelize
4. express or state clearly
   • synonyms: articulate, enunciate, vocalise
5. utter speech sounds
   • synonyms: phonate, vocalise