Speech Therapy Terminology

noun a mistake in the way a word is pronounced

• The mispronunciation of scientific terms can lead to misunderstandings in the field of research.
• I always get embarrassed when I make a mispronunciation in front of my friends.
• Her constant mispronunciations of common words made her the butt of many jokes.
• The mispronunciation of the company's name in the presentation symbolized a lack of attention to detail.

verb to express or articulate something through speech or sound

• It is important for singers to properly vocalize before a performance.
• I always vocalize in the shower before singing in public.
• I heard you like to vocalize in the car when your favorite song comes on.
• The protesters used their voices to vocalize their demands for change.