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The baby's first utterance was a short sound.
What does Utterance mean?
An utterance is something someone says.
Dictionary definition
An utterance is something that is spoken, such as a word, phrase, or sentence.
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Utterance in a sentence
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The teacher wrote each student's utterance on the board during the language lesson.
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In language study, an utterance can be a single word, a sentence, or any spoken piece of communication.
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Practice 1
What does utterance mean?
An utterance is a spoken word, phrase, sentence, or sound.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to utterance?
Spoken words is close in meaning because an utterance is something said aloud.
Practice 3
Which word is a useful contrast for utterance?
Silence is a useful contrast because an utterance involves spoken sound or words.
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Utterance
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ut · er · uns · strongest beat: ut
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WordUtterance.
Partnoun.
MeaningUtterance means An utterance is something someone says.
ExampleExample: The baby's first utterance was a short sound.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- ut · er · uns
- Strongest beat
- ut
- Ending
- uns
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on ut.
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Synonyms
Words like Utterance
spoken wordsUse for words said aloud.
statementUse for something expressed in words.
Antonyms
Opposite words
silenceUse when no words or sounds are spoken.
written textUse as a contrast when focusing on speech instead of writing.
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Hint for students
Utterance means something spoken. It can be one word, a phrase, a sentence, or another spoken sound used to communicate.
Common mix-up
Do not confuse utterance with writing. An utterance is usually spoken, while written text is read on a page or screen.
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Write one sentence that shows utterance without using the word utterance. Then underline the clue words that show spoken words, a phrase, or a sentence said aloud. Example: The child whispered, "I found it," from behind the curtain. Clue words: whispered, I found it, from behind the curtain Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show something spoken aloud?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "In language study, an utterance can be a single word, a sentence, or any spoken piece of communication." Why does utterance fit better than silence?
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