die Artikulation
Translation
articulation, enunciation, pronunciation, joint
Examples
Seine Artikulation ist sehr deutlich.
His articulation is very clear.
Die Artikulation des Schultergelenks ist komplex.
The articulation of the shoulder joint is complex.
Grammar Patterns
eine klare/deutliche Artikulation haben to have clear articulation The actor has perfect articulation.
die Artikulation + Genitiv the articulation of sth. The articulation of this sound is difficult.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Aussprache, Lautbildung; (for joint) Gelenk
Etymology
From Latin 'articulatio' (a jointing), from 'articulus' (a small joint). It refers to dividing speech into distinct sounds, much like joints connect parts of a body.
Memory Tips
Connect it to the English word 'articulation'. The '-tion' ending is a clear sign of a feminine noun in German ('die').