Linguistic Phonetics

noun a medial sound or letter in a word

adjective relating to the middle or center of something

• The medial side of the knee is often affected by ligament injuries.
• Make sure you ice the medial part of your ankle to reduce swelling.
• I think I pulled something in my medial thigh during my workout.
• The team's success lies in their ability to work together, each player playing a medial role in the overall strategy.

noun A person's lips or the opening of a container that can be used for drinking or pouring

verb The action of forming words with the lips without making any sound

• The teacher noticed the student mouthing the words as she read the passage aloud.
• I caught my little brother mouthing along to his favorite song in his room.
• Stop mouthing off and just do your homework already!
• She was mouthing empty promises, but I knew not to trust her words.

noun a vocal sound or utterance

adjective relating to the voice or speaking

• Her vocal abilities are unparalleled in the opera world.
• She has a really strong vocal range when she sings.
• I love when he drops his new vocal tracks.
• His vocal support for the cause was truly inspiring.

noun a specific musical pitch

• The musician displayed impressive absolute pitch during the performance, accurately identifying each note without any reference.
• My friend has absolute pitch, so she can play any song by ear without needing sheet music.
• I wish I had absolute pitch like that guy - he can tune his guitar perfectly without a tuner!
• Having absolute pitch in business means being able to quickly assess a situation and make the right decision without hesitation.