Synonyms for

Utterance

Verb / ˈʌtɜ:ʌns / Another word for utterance — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A spoken or written word or phrase.

Synonyms & similar words

vocalization speech expression phrase statement pronouncement declaration articulation verbalization vocalization communication announcement assertion proclamation exclamation vociferation outburst cry shout yell scream

Example sentences

  1. Her utterance was so funny that everyone laughed.
  2. Without utterance, we cannot communicate our thoughts.
  3. His utterance was so clear that everyone could hear him.
  4. The baby's first utterances were adorable.
  5. She made an unfortunate utterance that offended everyone.

Quotes

  • The utterance of one word often leads to the utterance of another, and every word uttered, whether in thought, in conversation, or in writing, has its own peculiar meaning. - John Stuart Mill
  • There is no such thing as a neutral utterance. - Roland Barthes
  • Utterance is the governing instrument of action, and words are the crowning work of the Creator. - E. H. Chapin

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