subvocalization

noun

sub·​vo·​cal·​i·​za·​tion ˌsəb-ˌvō-kə-lə-ˈzā-shən How to pronounce subvocalization (audio)
: the act or process of inaudibly articulating speech with the speech organs
subvocalize
ˌsəb-ˈvō-kə-ˌlīz How to pronounce subvocalization (audio)
verb

Word History

First Known Use

1925, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of subvocalization was in 1925

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“Subvocalization.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/subvocalization. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.

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subvocalization

noun
sub·​vo·​cal·​iza·​tion
variants also British subvocalisation
-ˌvō-kə-lə-ˈzā-shən How to pronounce subvocalization (audio)
: the act or process of inaudibly articulating speech with speech organs
subvocalize verb
also British subvocalise
-ˈvō-kə-ˌlīz How to pronounce subvocalization (audio)
subvocalized also British subvocalised; subvocalizing also British subvocalising
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