Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
visible-speech
Noun
/ˈvɪz.ɪ.bəl spiːtʃ/
Definition
A system of writing that represents speech sounds through symbols indicating the way words are pronounced, making them visually perceivable.
Examples
- The teacher used visible-speech to help her students with pronunciation.
- Visible-speech can help those learning a new language understand sound patterns.
- The invention of visible-speech was aimed at making speech more accessible for the hearing impaired.
Meaning
Visible-speech refers to a method used to visually reflect spoken language by using specific symbols that correlate with phonetic sounds.
Synonyms
- Phonetic transcription
- Speech notation
- Articulatory symbols
