vocalize

/ˈvəʊkəlaɪz/ (bre, ipa) · [vˈokəlˌaɪz] /ˈvəʊkəlaɪz/ (ame, ipa) · [vˈokəlˌaɪz] /ˈvō-kə-ˌlīz How to pronounce vocalize (audio)/ (ame, mw)

vocalize — verb

  • vocalizepresent simple I / you / we / they
  • vocalizeshe / she / it
  • vocalizedpast simple
  • vocalizing-ing form

1. to say a thought, feeling, or opinion aloud instead of keeping it inside.

1.動詞及物 / 不及物C1
釋義

to say a thought, feeling, or opinion aloud instead of keeping it inside.

例句

Christopher finally vocalized his fear of flying before the trip.

vocalize + feeling noun

During the meeting, Tunde vocalized what several nurses had been quietly thinking.

vocalize + what-clause

同義詞
  • express

    broader everyday verb that can also cover feelings shown through actions or art

  • verbalize

    very close in meaning; this is the more usual American spelling for the same idea

  • voice

    often used for stating a concern, objection, or opinion openly

反義詞
  • suppress

    to hold a thought or feeling in instead of saying it

  • bottle up

    informal; to keep an emotion inside and not speak about it

文法句型

vocalize + noun phrase (fear / concern / doubt / opinion)

vocalize + what-clause

用法筆記

Often used when someone finally says something that has stayed unspoken for a while. In ordinary conversation, say or talk about is usually more natural than vocalize.

常見錯誤

❌She vocalized the train time to me.
✅She told me the train time.
💡vocalize usually means putting feelings, thoughts, or concerns into words, not giving ordinary factual information.

2. to let sounds come out through your voice by speaking, making noises, or singing

2.動詞及物 / 不及物C1
釋義

to let sounds come out through your voice by speaking, making noises, or singing.

例句

Mira vocalized softly while the choir director checked each singer's pitch.

intransitive use in a singing exercise

When the baby woke, Jin vocalized back to him with gentle sounds.

respond with non-word sounds

同義詞
  • utter

    more literary; often used for a word, cry, or other single sound

  • sing

    specifically for musical voice production, not general speech or animal sounds

  • sound

    broader and less formal; used for any kind of noise

反義詞

文法句型

vocalize + noun phrase (note / sigh / sound)

vocalize + adverb

用法筆記

More formal than say, sing, or make a sound. It is common when the focus is on the act of producing voice sounds rather than the exact words used.

常見錯誤

❌The teacher vocalized the whole lesson.
✅The teacher taught the whole lesson.
💡vocalize is about making sounds with the voice, not about presenting full content in the usual way.