(ɑːˈtɪkjʊˌleɪtə)
noun
1. a person or thing that articulates.
2. Phonetics. any vocal organ that takes part in the production of a speech sound. Such organs are of two types: those that can move, such as the tongue, lips etc. (active articulators), & those that remain fixed, such as the teeth, the hard palate, etc. (passive articulators).
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