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vocalism

Syllabification: (vo·cal·ism)
Pronunciation: /ˈvōkəˌlizəm/
Definition of vocalism

noun

  • 1the use of the voice or vocal organs in speech.
  • the skill or art of exercising the voice in singing.
  • 2 Phonetics a vowel sound or articulation.
  • a system of vowels used in a given language.

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Definition of vocalism in the British & World English dictionary
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