Definitions
- Describing the act of speaking or saying something aloud. - Referring to expressing or conveying a thought, feeling, or idea through words. - Talking about making a sound or noise, such as a scream or groan.
- Describing the act of speaking clearly and effectively. - Referring to expressing oneself in a clear and concise manner. - Talking about being able to enunciate words and sounds accurately.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve communication through language.
- 2Both can refer to speaking aloud.
- 3Both can be used to describe effective communication.
- 4Both can be used to describe the clarity of speech.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Utter is more commonly used to describe the act of speaking or making a sound, while articulate is more commonly used to describe the clarity and effectiveness of speech.
- 2Clarity: Articulate emphasizes the ability to speak clearly and enunciate words accurately, while utter does not necessarily imply clarity.
- 3Effectiveness: Articulate implies effective communication, while utter does not necessarily imply effectiveness.
- 4Connotation: Articulate has a positive connotation, while utter can have a neutral or negative connotation depending on the context.
Remember this!
Utter and articulate are both words that relate to communication through language. However, utter emphasizes the act of speaking or making a sound, while articulate emphasizes the clarity and effectiveness of speech. Articulate has a positive connotation and is often used to describe effective communication, while utter can have a neutral or negative connotation depending on the context.
