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enunciate vs say

say vs enunciate

enunciate is not a noun while say is a noun.

enunciate and say both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
enunciate No No Yes No
say Yes No Yes No
As verbs, say is a hypernym of enunciate; that is, say is a word with a broader meaning than enunciate:
  • enunciate: express or state clearly
  • say: express in words
Other hypernyms of enunciate include state, tell.
As verbs, enunciate and say are synonyms defined as:
  • enunciate and say: speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way
Other synonyms of enunciate include articulate, enounce, pronounce, sound out.
enunciate (noun) say (noun)
the chance to speak
enunciate (verb) say (verb)
express or state clearly express in words
speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way report or maintain
speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way
express a supposition
give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority
communicate or express nonverbally
recite or repeat a fixed text
indicate
state as one's opinion or judgement; declare
utter aloud
have or contain a certain wording or form
Difference between enunciate and say

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