Vocalization is the process of producing SPEECH sounds. PRONUNCIATION (13 letters) is the way in which a word or language is spoken, and DICTION (7 letters) is the choice of words used when speaking. Speaking (8 letters) is the act of expressing thoughts and feelings through verbal communication, while SPEECH (6 letters) is the ability to communicate using words. ENUNCIATION (11 letters) is the clarity with which a person pronounces words, and ARTICULATION (12 letters) is the movement of the mouth and tongue when forming words. DELIVERY (8 letters) is the manner in which a person speaks, and VOICE (5 letters) is the sound produced by the vocal cords. Lastly, UTTERANCE (9 letters) is the expression of a thought or idea through spoken words.