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utterance

Syllabification: (ut·ter·ance)
Pronunciation: /ˈətərəns/
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Definition of utterance

noun

  • a spoken word, statement, or vocal sound.
  • the action of saying or expressing something aloud:the simple utterance of a few platitudes
  • Linguistics an uninterrupted chain of spoken or written language.
The ending of utterance is spelled -ance.

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