Past tense of enunciate
regular verb
The past tense of enunciate is enunciated. The past participle is also enunciated.
Forms of enunciate
| Base form (V1) | enunciate /ɪˈnʌnsiˌeɪt/ |
|---|---|
| Past tense (V2) | enunciated |
| Past participle (V3) | enunciated |
| Present participle | enunciating |
| Third person singular | enunciates |
Enunciated in a sentence
- The use of the gangan, or “talking drum,” was particularly unique because it enunciated Igbo words.2022, Rhoda Abiolu, “Intercultural Relations in Church Music of Nigeria and South Africa”, in David G. Hebert, Jonathan McCollum, editors…. From the entry Yorùbá
- "I am pleased to make your acquaintance," she said in precise, carefully enunciated Drysian.2020, Claire Eliza Bartlett, The Winter Duke, London: Titan Books, →ISBN, page 90. From the entry booklearning
- “And if you lose?” Diana enunciated, through a thin grin.1995, Richard Powers, Galatea 2.2, New York, N.Y.: Farrar Straus Giroux, →ISBN, page 47. From the entry casuistry
Meaning of enunciate
- verb To make a definite or systematic statement of.
- verb To announce, proclaim.
- verb To articulate, pronounce.
Questions about the past tense of enunciate
- What is the past tense of enunciate?
- The past tense of enunciate is enunciated.
- What is the past participle of enunciate?
- The past participle of enunciate is enunciated.
- Is enunciate a regular or irregular verb?
- Enunciate is a regular verb: its past tense adds -d.
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