Voice and Diction Vocabulary

The parts of the mouth which create sound into words: lips, teeth, tongue, jaw, etc. These make consonant sounds.

Able to be heard.

The act of clearly pronouncing words so that they can be understood by an audience.

The part of the throat that contains the vocal cords.

An unvaried speaking tone with a lack of inflection throughout a speech.

The relative highness or lowness of a voice.

Speaking loudly enough (without yelling) for the entire audience to hear.

The speed at which someone speaks.

The muscle located under the ribcage which forces air from the lungs.

A particular quality of the voice that is expressive of some meaning or feeling.