speak clearly
Pronounce words distinctly
To speak clearly is to articulate words in a way that's easy to understand—enunciating distinctly, at an appropriate volume and pace.
The phrase often appears as instruction or advice: Please speak clearly into the microphone.
It can also mean to express oneself without ambiguity or evasion: She finally spoke clearly about what she wanted.
- articulateExpress clearly, or well-spoken
- enunciateSpeak with clarity
- pronounceUtter distinctly, vocalize
- dictionChoice of words
- crispFirm and breakable
precise · eloquent · silver tongue · fluent · voice · projection · annunciate · distinct · intelligible · tongue · lips · microphone · open mic · podium · lecture · recite · broadcast · announce
speak clearlymumble
Speak softly, indistinctly
mutter · slur · garble · swallow one's words · murmur
speak clearlybeat around the bush
Avoid stating directly
equivocate · obfuscate · double-talk · hedge · prevaricate
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