vocalizing Meaning & Definition
Phonetic codes: V OW1 K AH0 L AY0 Z IH0 NG
What Does Vocalizing Mean?
Vocalizing is used as a verb meaning present participle and gerund of vocalize. As a noun, it means vocalization.
Vocalizing at a Glance
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | singing and outspeak |
| Plural | vocalizings |
Vocalizing Definition (Verb)
- present participle and gerund of vocalize
Vocalizing as a Noun
- vocalization
Verb
- To express with the voice, to utter.
- (of animals) To produce noises or calls from the throat.
We could hear the monkeys vocalizing, though we could not see them.
- To sing without using words.
- To turn a consonant into a vowel.
In Hong Kong English, /l/ may be vocalized at the end of a syllable.
- To make a sound voiced rather than voiceless.
- To add vowel points to a consonantal script (e.g. niqqud in Hebrew)
Synonyms of Vocalizing
Vocalizing synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Vocalizing
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Vocalizing in a Sentence
We could hear the monkeys vocalizing, though we could not see them.
In Hong Kong English, /l/ may be vocalized at the end of a syllable.
Word Forms & Grammar
vocalizing
vocalizing (plural vocalizings)
Words That Rhyme With Vocalizing
Frequently Asked Questions About Vocalizing
Is vocalizing a verb or a noun?
Vocalizing is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for vocalizing?
Words with a similar meaning to vocalizing include singing and outspeak. See the full list of vocalizing synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of vocalizing?
The plural of vocalizing is vocalizings.