Definitions
- Referring to a spoken or written statement, remark, or expression. - Describing the act of speaking or expressing oneself verbally. - Talking about a specific phrase or sentence that is spoken or written.
- Referring to any sound produced by the voice, including speech, singing, or shouting. - Describing the act of making sounds with the voice, whether intentional or unintentional. - Talking about animal sounds or nonverbal vocal expressions.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve the use of the voice.
- 2Both can be forms of communication.
- 3Both can convey meaning or emotion.
- 4Both are audible sounds.
- 5Both can be intentional or unintentional.
What is the difference?
- 1Definition: Utterance refers specifically to spoken or written statements, while vocalization encompasses any sound produced by the voice.
- 2Scope: Utterance is more narrow in scope, referring to specific phrases or sentences, while vocalization can include a wider range of sounds.
- 3Purpose: Utterance is typically used for communication or expression of ideas, while vocalization can be used for a variety of purposes, such as singing, shouting, or making animal sounds.
- 4Formality: Utterance is more commonly used in formal contexts, such as academic or legal settings, while vocalization is more informal and can be used in casual conversation.
- 5Connotation: Utterance has a neutral connotation, while vocalization can have positive or negative connotations depending on the context.
Remember this!
Utterance and vocalization both involve the use of the voice to produce audible sounds. However, utterance refers specifically to spoken or written statements, while vocalization encompasses any sound produced by the voice, including speech, singing, or animal sounds. Additionally, utterance is more narrow in scope and typically used for communication or expression of ideas, while vocalization can serve a wider range of purposes and has a more informal connotation.
