Definition of VOCALISM

vocalism

Plural: vocalisms

Noun

  • the system of vowels used in a particular language
  • the sound made by the vibration of vocal folds modified by the resonance of the vocal tract
  • Speaking or singing.
  • The vowel sounds used in a language.
  • The vowels, sequence of vowels, or the quality peculiar to the vowels of a given word or group of words.

Origin / Etymology

From vocal + -ism.

Synonyms

phonation, vocalisation, vocalization, voice, vowel system, vox

Scrabble Score: 15

vocalism is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
vocalism is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
vocalism is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 19

vocalism is a valid Words With Friends word